Mom’s Famous Cream Puffs

Ingredients:

Cream Puffs:

• 1 stick butter (8 tablespoons)
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup flour

Mom’s Famous Filling:

• 1 pint cream
• 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1/3 cup milk

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dough:
   • In a medium saucepan, bring the butter, water, and vanilla to a boil over medium heat.
   • Add the flour and stir constantly until the mixture comes away from the sides of the pan and forms a ball.
   • Remove the dough from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
   • Beat in the eggs one at a time until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
2. Bake the Cream Puffs:
   • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
   • Using a spoon or a pastry bag, place dollops of dough onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Make sure to leave space between each puff.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until the cream puffs are golden brown and puffed up.
   • Allow the cream puffs to cool completely on a wire rack.
3. Prepare the Filling:
   • In a mixer, beat the cream, instant vanilla pudding mix, and milk together until the mixture thickens to a consistency similar to whipped cream.
4. Assemble the Cream Puffs:
   • Once the cream puffs have cooled, cut them in half.
   • Fill each puff generously with the prepared filling using a spoon or a pastry bag.
   • Sprinkle the filled cream puffs with powdered sugar before serving.

Enjoy your delicious Mom’s Famous Cream Puffs!