Mom’s Famous Cream Puffs

Light, airy pastry shells filled with rich vanilla cream – just like mom used to make!

Mom’s Famous Cream Puffs are a treasured family treat — light choux pastry shells filled with smooth vanilla custard or whipped cream. With their elegant appearance and rich flavor, they’re perfect for holidays, tea parties, or just a sweet weekend indulgence. Bonus: they’re easier to make than they look!

Ingredients:

For the Choux Pastry:
1 cup water

½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter

1 cup all-purpose flour

¼ tsp salt

4 large eggs

For the Cream Filling:
2 cups cold whole milk

1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix

1 cup heavy whipping cream

2 tbsp powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Topping:
Powdered sugar for dusting

Chocolate glaze or melted chocolate for drizzling