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Cream Dream Puffs Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes plus 24 hours chilling time
  • Yield: 16 servings

Description

Delight in these classic Cream Dream Puffs featuring light, airy choux pastry filled with a luscious vanilla pudding and whipped cream mixture. Perfect for an elegant dessert or a special occasion treat, they combine a crispy shell with a creamy, dreamy filling that will satisfy your sweet tooth.

Ingredients

For the Choux Pastry:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup water
  • 8 tablespoons butter (1 stick)
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs

For the Filling:

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

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dough: In a saucepan, combine butter, water, sugar, and vanilla extract and bring to a rolling boil.
  2. Add the flour: Stir in the flour vigorously and continue stirring until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
  3. Cool the dough: Remove the dough from heat and let it cool completely to prevent eggs from cooking when added.
  4. Preheat oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking.
  5. Incorporate eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time into the cooled dough, ensuring each egg is fully combined before adding the next. The dough should become smooth and glossy.
  6. Shape the puffs: Drop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets, spacing them apart.
  7. First bake: Bake for 15 minutes at 400°F to help the puffs rise.
  8. Second bake: Lower the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 15 minutes to dry out the puffs and create a crisp exterior.
  9. Slice the puffs: Remove from oven and carefully cut a slit into the side of each puff to prepare for filling.
  10. Cool completely: Allow the puffs to cool to room temperature to keep filling from melting.
  11. Make the filling: Beat together instant vanilla pudding, heavy cream, and milk until thick and creamy.
  12. Fill the puffs: Pipe or spoon the prepared filling into each cooled puff through the slit.
  13. Finish and serve: Dust the filled cream puffs with powdered sugar and serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Make sure to let the dough cool enough before adding eggs to avoid scrambling.
  • Do not open the oven door during the first 15 minutes of baking to ensure proper puff rise.
  • The second baking at lower temperature helps dry out the interior to prevent sogginess.
  • If you don’t have instant pudding, you can use homemade vanilla pastry cream cooled before whipping.
  • Store cream puffs refrigerated if not serving immediately; consume within 24 hours for freshness.
  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French-inspired

Find it online: https://saraflavors.com/cream-dream-puffs-recipe/