Indulgent Cream Puff Recipe with Luscious Vanilla Filling
Indulge in this delightful Indulgent Cream Puff Recipe with Luscious Vanilla Filling, a treat that’s sure to impress at any gathering! These airy choux pastries are filled with a rich and creamy vanilla filling, making them an irresistible dessert for birthdays, celebrations, or simply a cozy evening at home. With their elegant presentation and customizable flavors, they are perfect for both novice and experienced bakers. Get ready to wow your guests with these delicious homemade cream puffs!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 12 cream puffs 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, combine butter, water, and kosher salt; heat until the butter melts. Stir in flour until it forms a ball that pulls away from the pan sides.
- Allow to cool slightly before adding eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Transfer dough to a piping bag and pipe small mounds onto the prepared sheet. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown without opening the oven door.
- For the filling, whisk together pudding mix, heavy cream, and powdered sugar until thickened. Cut cooled puffs in half and fill with the mixture using a piping bag.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cream puff (40g)
- Calories: 151
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 81mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 37mg