MOM’S FAMOUS CREAM PUFFS – Don’t Lose This Recipe

Ingredients

For the pastry (choux dough):

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 4 large eggs

For the cream filling:

• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar (or to taste)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional topping:

• Powdered sugar for dusting
• Melted chocolate for drizzling

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Make the choux pastry:
   • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine water, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil.
   • Once boiling, quickly stir in the flour all at once. Stir vigorously until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
   • Remove from heat and let it cool for 5–10 minutes.
   • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
3. Shape and bake:
   • Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
   • Bake for 30–35 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Do not open the oven door during baking.
   • Remove from oven and let cool completely.
4. Make the whipped cream filling:
   • In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
5. Assemble the cream puffs:
   • Slice each cooled puff in half.
   • Fill the bottom half with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
   • Replace the top half like a sandwich.
6. Finishing touches:
   • Dust with powdered sugar and drizzle with melted chocolate if desired.

Enjoy Mom’s Famous Cream Puffs — Light, fluffy, and filled with love!

Would you like a version with custard filling too?