I've been using a recipe from a handwritten cookbook that my friend's family put together over 30 years ago. I had very little interest in baking desserts when I was younger, and when I made these cream puffs for the office (at age 25) everyone raved about them and asked for the recipe. I remember being so proud of myself and it was one of my first successful baking experiences. So fast forward to St. Joseph's Day, the cream puffs are consumed on his "Name Day", it is a celebration that is larger than one's own birthday.
Debbie's (and Joe's) Cream puffs
Heat to rolling boil in saucepan:
1 cup water
½ cup butter
Stir in:
1 cup sifted flour
Keep stirring over low heat until mixture leaves pan and forms well – about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
Beat in thoroughly:
4 eggs – one at a time
Stir until smooth and velvety. Drop from spoon onto ungreased baking pan. Bake at 400 until dry 45-50 minutes. Cool puffs before filling. Makes 8.
Filling:
2 half pints heavy cream
1 ¼ cup cold milk
1 package instant vanilla pudding
Whip all ingredients until thick. The filling makes enough for 16 puffs.
Filling the puffs:
Cut off tops; pull out any filaments of soft dough. Fill puffs with filling. Replace tops. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with chocolate. Refrigerate until serving time.
I love cream puffs!! I have made them in a "ring", placing them close together before baking them! I think they are the easiest pastry to make - and the best to eat, too!! They look so pretty on your MC plate!!
ReplyDeleteI love MAKING them..LOL I had no interest either..but like you I do remember starting off and when it worked I felt proud;) Cream puffs look so difficult and pastry shopish..I love that!
ReplyDeleteOh boy, I bet they are great:@)
ReplyDeleteMy beloved Mom made cream puffs when I was growing up. Rich absolutely loved my cream puffs, Debbie. I use instant pudding, too, but always added cool whip. I'll try your version next time with the heavy whipping cream. Yours look so beautiful on your MC platter. Happy weekend, my friend!
ReplyDeleteI bet these are divine...do you ship?
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I'm impressed! AND you have the perfect perch for the puffs!
ReplyDeleteThese yummy little puffs are so pretty, they look delicious. I love the presentation.....
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ReplyDeleteCream puffs were one of the things I first attempted to make on my own when I was maybe 13 or 14 years old! I loved browsing my mom's Betty Crocker cookbook :) What a delicious tradition for Joe's birthday and St. Joseph's Day!
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