Introduction

Cream puffs are a timeless pastry, light and airy on the outside with a creamy, rich filling inside. They may look fancy, but they’re surprisingly simple to make with just a handful of pantry staples. This recipe creates bakery-style cream puffs that are perfect for dessert tables, holidays, or whenever you want to impress without too much effort.

Ingredients

For the Pastry (Choux Dough):

1 stick (½ cup) butter

1 cup water

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup all-purpose flour

4 large eggs

For the Filling:

1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix

2 cups cold milk

1 cup heavy cream, whipped (optional, for extra richness)

For Dusting (optional):

Powdered sugar

How to Make

Prepare the Oven: