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Cream Puffs

Nettie
Easy to make cream puffs with a rich cream cheese filling
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
chilling 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Servings 20 cream puffs
Calories 160 kcal

Ingredients
  

Choux Dough

Filling

  • 4 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 2 cups whole milk or 2%
  • 5.1 oz instant vanilla pudding
  • 2 cups whipped topping thawed

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a medium saucepan, heat water, milk, and butter over medium heat until it just starts to boil. Remove from heat and add flour all at once. Stir quickly with a wooden spoon until fully incorporated.
  • Return the pot to the stove and stir constantly for 1–2 minutes until the dough forms a smooth ball and pulls away from the sides. A light film will form on the bottom of the pan.
  • Transfer dough to a stand mixer. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes to cool slightly.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, until the dough is smooth and glossy.
  • Scoop or pipe 1½-inch rounds onto prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. Smooth out any peaks with a wet fingertip.
  • Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden and puffed. Do not open oven during baking.
  • Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.

To Make The Filling

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Slowly add milk, about ¼ cup at a time, to prevent lumps.
  • Add vanilla pudding mix and beat until combined. Fold in whipped topping until smooth.

To Fill The Cream Puffs

  • Transfer filling to a pastry bag with a round tip. Insert tip into the side or bottom of each cream puff and pipe until filled.
  • Alternatively, slice cream puffs in half, fill the bottom, and replace the top.

Notes

 
When it comes to the nutrition information provided for recipes, it’s important to keep in mind that it’s just an estimate. The actual nutritional values can vary based on the specific ingredients and brands you use. Be mindful that any nutritional information provided is intended as a general guideline rather than exact values.
 
These are best served immediately; however they keep in the refrigerator tightly covered for 3 days.  Freeze in airtight container for 3 months.

Notes

  • Avoid opening the oven during baking to help them rise properly.
  • If you have extra filling, it’s delicious spooned over fruit or eaten with a cookie.
  • You can freeze the unfilled shells for later—just thaw, re-crisp in the oven, and fill when ready.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 2cream puffCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 96mgPotassium: 84mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 185IUCalcium: 55mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword choux pastry, cream puffs, vanilla cream puffs
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