These Mom\u2019s Famous Cream Puffs are a lesson in classic pastry done right. The choux dough uses high heat and steam to rise into light, airy shells with crisp, golden exteriors and hollow centers. Instead of a traditional pastry cream that requires carefully tempering eggs, Mom\u2019s \u201csecret\u201d filling is a smart, stabilized whipped cream made with vanilla pudding. It stays thick, fluffy, and foolproof. The result is a dessert that looks straight out of a French bakery but tastes like pure nostalgia and home.<\/p>\n
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Mom\u2019s Famous Cream Puffs<\/p>\n
Ingredients<\/p>\n
INGREDIENT\tAMOUNT
\nFor the Shells:
\nButter\t1 stick (8 tbsp)
\nWater\t1 cup
\nVanilla extract\t1 tsp
\nFlour\t1 cup
\nEggs\t4
\nFor Mom\u2019s Filling:
\nHeavy cream\t1 pint
\nInstant vanilla pudding mix\t1 package (3.4 oz)
\nMilk\t1\/3 cup
\nPowdered sugar\tFor dusting
\nHow to Make Mom\u2019s Famous Cream Puffs<\/p>\n
Step 1: Make the Boiling Base
\nIn a medium saucepan, combine the butter, water, and vanilla. Bring to a full rolling boil.<\/p>\n
Step 2: Form the Dough
\nOnce boiling, add the flour all at once. Stir quickly and continuously until the dough pulls away from the sides of the pan and forms a smooth ball.<\/p>\n
Step 3: Cool and Add the Eggs
\nRemove from heat and let cool for a few minutes to avoid scrambling the eggs. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. The dough should be smooth, glossy, and thick.<\/p>\n
Step 4: Shape and Bake
\nPreheat the oven to 400\u00b0F (200\u00b0C). Drop tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them apart. Bake for 25\u201330 minutes until puffed, firm, and deep golden brown. Cool completely.<\/p>\n
Step 5: Prepare the Famous Filling
\nIn a chilled bowl, combine the heavy cream, dry pudding mix, and milk. Beat with a mixer until thick and stable, resembling a firm whipped cream.<\/p>\n
Step 6: Assemble
\nSlice the cooled puffs horizontally. Fill generously with the cream mixture, replace the tops, and dust lightly with powdered sugar.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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