Cream Puffs Recipe

Ingredients:

8 tablespoons (1 stick) of unsalted butter

1 cup of water

1 teaspoon of granulated sugar

1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract

1 cup of all-purpose flour

4 large eggs

For the Filling:

1 pint of heavy cream

1 package of instant vanilla pudding mix

⅓ cup of milk

Instructions:

To make the Cream Puffs start by heating a saucepan and bringing 8 tablespoons of butter, 1 cup of water and 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar, to a boil.

Next add in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Reduce the heat. Swiftly stir in 1 cup of all purpose flour until the mixture forms a ball. Take it off the heat. Let it cool slightly.

Now beat in 4 eggs one at a time into the dough until they are fully incorporated. The dough should have a smooth texture.

Using either a piping bag or two spoons drop portions of the dough onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

Place the tray in an oven that has been preheated to 400°F (200°C) and bake for 15 minutes. Then reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C). Continue baking for 15 minutes until the Cream Puffs turn golden brown.

Out of the oven create slits on the sides of each Cream Puff to release any steam and prevent them from getting soggy.

While allowing time for the Cream Puffs to cool down you can prepare the filling. In a bowl whisk together 1 pint of cream 1 package of instant vanilla pudding mix and ⅓ cup of milk until you notice that it thickens up nicely.

After the Cream Puffs have cooled carefully slice each one in half. Then generously fill the halves with the creamy filling. To add a touch of sweetness dust the tops with confectioners sugar. Finally, Savor these Cream Puffs!

Notes:

To make this Cream Puffs Recipe, for those following a gluten free diet simply make these easy ingredient swaps:

Gluten Free Flour: Instead of using regular all purpose flour opt for a gluten free all purpose flour blend. Look for a blend that includes xanthan gum or add it separately as per the instructions provided by the manufacturer. This will help replicate the texture and structure of wheat flour.

Verify Vanilla Extract: Check that the vanilla extract you use is gluten free since some extracts may contain additives with gluten.

Instant Pudding Mix: Ensure that the instant vanilla pudding mix you select is certified gluten-free and clearly labeled as such. Certain brands might contain gluten. Could be processed in facilities that handle gluten.