Mom’s Homemade Cream Puffs

Mom’s Famous Cream Puffs

Ingredients

Ingredient	Amount
For the Shells:
Butter	1 stick (8 tbsp)
Water	1 cup
Vanilla extract	1 tsp
Flour	1 cup
Eggs	4
For Mom’s Filling:
Heavy cream	1 pint
Instant vanilla pudding mix	1 package (3.4 oz)
Milk	1/3 cup
Powdered sugar	For dusting

How to Make Mom’s Famous Cream Puffs

Step 1: Make the Boiling Base
In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, water, and vanilla. Bring to a full rolling boil.

Step 2: Form the Dough
Once 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.

Step 3: Cool and Add the Eggs
Remove 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.

Step 4: Shape and Bake
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Drop tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them apart. Bake for 25–30 minutes until puffed, firm, and deep golden brown. Cool completely.