Homemade Cream Puffs
🥐✨ Homemade Cream Puffs ✨🥐
Who can resist the light and airy goodness of homemade cream puffs? Perfectly delicate and bursting with rich vanilla flavor, these cream puffs are a delightful treat for any occasion! Whether you’re baking for a special celebration or just craving something sweet, this recipe is sure to impress.
Ingredients 🛒
2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix 🍮
2 cups heavy cream 🥄
1 cup milk 🥛
½ cup butter 🧈
1 cup water 💧
¼ teaspoon salt 🧂
1 cup all-purpose flour 🫓
4 large eggs 🥚
Directions 🥄
Prepare the Vanilla Filling :
In a mixing bowl, combine the instant vanilla pudding mix, heavy cream, and milk. Whisk until smooth. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate while you prepare the cream puff shells. This will allow the filling to set and thicken. ❄️
Preheat the Oven :
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) . This high heat is essential for creating those light and airy puffs. 🔥
Make the Dough :
In a large pot, combine the water, butter, and salt. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and stir in the flour all at once. Keep stirring vigorously until the mixture forms a smooth ball and pulls away from the sides of the pot. This step is crucial for achieving the perfect texture! 🍠
Incorporate the Eggs :
Transfer the dough to a large mixing bowl. Allow it to cool slightly, then beat in the eggs one at a time. Make sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. The dough should become smooth, shiny, and slightly sticky. This is what gives the cream puffs their signature puffiness! 🥚✨
Shape the Puffs :
Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. They’ll expand significantly as they bake, so give them plenty of room to grow. 👌
Bake to Perfection :
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes , or until the cream puffs are golden brown and feel hollow when tapped on the bottom. Resist the urge to open the oven door while they’re baking—this could cause them to collapse! ⏰
Cool and Fill :
Once baked, transfer the cream puffs to a wire rack to cool completely. To fill them, either carefully slice them in half horizontally and spoon in the chilled vanilla filling, or use a pastry bag to pipe the filling into the center through the bottom of the puff. Both methods work beautifully! 🎂
Serve and Enjoy :
Dust with powdered sugar for an extra touch of elegance, and serve your homemade cream puffs fresh. Watch them disappear in no time! 😋
Tips for Success 🌟
For an extra indulgent twist, drizzle melted chocolate or caramel over the filled cream puffs. 🍫
If you’re not serving them immediately, store the unfilled shells in an airtight container to keep them crisp, and fill them just before serving.
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Let me know if you’d like tips for making choux pastry or suggestions for other delicious fillings! 😊🍴
