Best 7 Best Ever Cream Puffs With Vanilla Filling Recipes

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Are you craving a delightful and delectable treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you wanting more? Look no further than the "Best Ever Cream Puffs with Vanilla Filling." These light and airy pastries, filled with a creamy and luscious vanilla filling, are the epitome of culinary perfection. With their golden-brown exteriors and delicate interiors, these cream puffs are sure to become a favorite in your household, leaving you and your loved ones craving more. So, let's embark on a culinary journey and explore the secrets behind creating these irresistible treats.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

VANILLA CREAM PUFFS



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In his Raleigh, North Carolina kitchen, Mike Kennon turns out batches of these yummy morsels! "The puffs are filled with a tasty almond-vanilla cream, and there's a hint of cinnamon in the chocolate glaze," he says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup water
1/2 cup butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs
FILLING:
1-1/2 cups cold milk
1 package (5.1 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1/2 to 1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
CHOCOLATE GLAZE:
6 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips
1-1/2 teaspoons shortening
3/4 teaspoon corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water, butter and salt to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. , Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny., Drop by 1/4 cupfuls 3 in. apart onto a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack. Immediately split puffs open; remove tops and set aside. Discard soft dough inside. Cool puffs., In a bowl, beat the milk, pudding mix and extract on low speed for 2 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fold in whipped cream. Fill cream puffs; replace tops., In a heavy saucepan, combine glaze ingredients. Cook and stir over low heat until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Drizzle over cream puffs. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 27g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 150mg cholesterol, Sodium 349mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

VANILLA AND COFFEE CREAM PUFFS



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield about 20 cream puffs

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into cubes
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon fine salt
1 cup water
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 to 5 large eggs
2 3/4 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
6 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, plus more for dusting

Steps:

  • For the dough: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Combine the butter, granulated sugar, salt and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and remove from the heat. Add the flour, then return to the heat, mixing vigorously with a wooden spoon until all the flour is incorporated and the mixture forms a ball.
  • Transfer the dough to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and mix on the lowest speed until the dough cools and the steam dissipates, about 4 minutes. Add 4 eggs, one at a time, letting each egg become fully incorporated before adding the next. The dough should be shiny, stretchy and slowly fall from a spoon in thick ribbons. If necessary, beat the remaining egg in a small bowl and add a tablespoon at a time until the dough looks correct.
  • Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a 1/2-inch plain tip. Pipe 2-inch mounds onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart. Bake until the puffs are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped, about 25 minutes. Prick each puff with a skewer to allow the steam to escape, then remove the puffs to a rack to cool completely.
  • Use a serrated knife to carefully cut the tops off the puffs; reserve the tops.
  • For the cream: Microwave 2 tablespoons of the cream in a small bowl until warm. Add the espresso powder and stir until dissolved; place in the refrigerator to chill.
  • Put the remaining cream in a large bowl, along with the vanilla and 4 tablespoons of the confectioners' sugar. Beat with an electric mixer until the cream just holds stiff peaks.
  • Transfer half of the whipped cream to a piping bag fitted with a 1/2-inch plain or star tip. Pipe half of the puffs full of whipped cream; replace their tops.
  • Add the chilled coffee cream and the remaining 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar to the remaining whipped cream in the bowl; beat until the cream returns to stiff peaks. Transfer to the piping bag (no need to clean in between) and fill the remaining puffs; replace the tops.
  • Dust the cream puffs with confectioners' sugar and serve immediately.

CREAM PUFFS



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An easy and impressive way to make a great dessert. Whip them up and watch them disappear!

Provided by Shellie Wendel

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup milk
½ cup butter
1 cup water
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs

Steps:

  • Mix together vanilla instant pudding mix, cream and milk. Cover and refrigerate to set.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • In a large pot, bring water and butter to a rolling boil. Stir in flour and salt until the mixture forms a ball. Transfer the dough to a large mixing bowl. Using a wooden spoon or stand mixer, beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Centers should be dry.
  • When the shells are cool, either split and fill them with the pudding mixture, or use a pastry bag to pipe the pudding into the shells.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.7 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 76.9 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 230.6 mg, Sugar 8 g

VANILLA CREAM FILLING



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This decadent vanilla cream makes the perfect filling for Cream-Filled Chocolate Sandwiches.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening
3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and shortening until well combined. With mixer on low speed, gradually add the confectioners' sugar, and continue beating until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the vanilla, and beat to combine. Set aside at room temperature until ready to use.

VANILLA PASTRY CREAM



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The classic version of vanilla pudding. Quick and easy. If you wish, substitute 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract for the vanilla bean, adding it after the pastry cream is removed from heat.

Provided by Kevin Ryan

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups milk
½ cup white sugar
1 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise
6 egg yolks
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Place the milk, half the sugar and the vanilla bean in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Combine the egg yolks and the remaining sugar in a bowl and whisk until light in color. Add in the flour and the salt, mix to combine.
  • When the milk just begins to boil, remove from heat and remove vanilla bean. Very slowly dribble the hot milk into the yolk mixture, stirring all the time. When about half of the milk has been added, place all of the yolk mixture into the saucepan over medium heat. Using a spatula or a whisk, mix the pastry cream as it heats, making sure to reach all of the corners of the pan when you stir. Bring the mixture to a boil. Let boil for about 1 minute, stirring constantly. The mixture will be thick.
  • Remove from heat and add the butter. Strain if you wish for a smoother cream. Place into a bowl and cover directly with plastic wrap to stop a skin from forming on the cream. Chill and use within a few days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Cholesterol 115.9 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 34.1 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

EASY CREAM PUFFS WITH VANILLA FILLING



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Every time my family has a get together, my Aunt Bev is in charge of bringing the cream puffs. No matter how many times I've asked her for the recipe, I continue to lose it. I figured posting it here would keep it at hand forever. Don't let the steps involved trick you--these will be the easiest (and most delicious!) puffs you'll ever try!

Provided by Battle in Seattle

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup water
1/2 cup butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1 (3 1/2 ounce) vanilla instant pudding mix
1 cup milk
2 cups heavy whipping cream, well chilled
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons hot water

Steps:

  • For the puffs: Preheat oven to 400.
  • Heat water and butter to a rolling boil in a medium sized saucepan. Turn heat down to low, and stir in flour with wooden spoon. Stir vigorously over low heat about 1 minute or until mixture forms a ball.
  • Remove from heat, and either place mixture into stand mixer or have a hand mixer ready. Add eggs all at one time, and beat everything together until smooth and shiny.
  • Drop dough by scant 1/4 cup 3 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake 35-40 minutes until puffed and golden brown. (Do not pull out too early or they will "fall." It is better to slightly overbake than to underbake!).
  • Remove from oven, and cool to room temperature.
  • For the filling: While the puffs are baking, in a medium to large mixer bowl, blend pudding with milk until all lumps are gone on low speed.
  • Add whipping cream, and beat on medium speed for two minutes or until soft to semi-firm peaks form. Refrigerate mixture until puffs are ready to be filled.
  • For the icing: Melt chocolate and butter over low heat in small saucepan. Remove from heat; stir in confectioner's sugar and about 2 tablespoons of hot water (more or less). Beat until smooth. Consistency should be able to "drizzle.".
  • Assembly: Either cut tops off completely, or cut to the back to leave a "hinge." Fill puffs with pudding mix, replace tops, then drizzle with chocolate icing. Refrigerate until serving time. Best served day of.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.6, Fat 27.1, SaturatedFat 16.4, Cholesterol 150.6, Sodium 226.6, Carbohydrate 28.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 17.5, Protein 5

BEST EVER CREAM PUFFS WITH VANILLA FILLING



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These cream puffs are simple and the filling is to die for. I hope you enjoy my grandma's famous cream puffs. The serving size is probably a little off it's easy to eat a whole batch with 2 people. You can make these any size you want so the yield could be a little different for you.

Provided by ashleyvonrock

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 24 cream puffs, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup water
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup flour
4 eggs
5 ounces instant pudding mix (1 large box, flavor of your choice, I use vanilla)
8 ounces milk (1 cup)
8 ounces Cool Whip (1 regular container)

Steps:

  • preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • bring butter/margarine and water to a boil in medium saucepan.
  • take off heat
  • stir in all flour and salt until it balls up.
  • let cool 10 minutes
  • beat in eggs, one at a time.
  • drop by spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet.
  • bake for 15 minutes.
  • reduce heat to 325 degrees.
  • bake for 25 minutes.
  • Do Not Open The Oven during this time.
  • Start the cream filling during cooking.
  • mix instant pudding with milk.
  • add cool whip
  • blend until smooth.
  • slice open shells and fill with filling.
  • sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh eggs, butter, and milk will give your cream puffs the best flavor and texture.
  • Measure your ingredients accurately: Cream puffs are a delicate pastry, and precise measurements are essential for success.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing will make the dough tough.
  • Chill the dough before baking: This will help the cream puffs hold their shape.
  • Bake the cream puffs in a preheated oven: This will help them rise evenly.
  • Don't open the oven door while the cream puffs are baking: This will cause them to collapse.
  • Let the cream puffs cool completely before filling them: This will prevent the filling from melting.
  • Use a pastry bag to fill the cream puffs: This will give you more control over the filling process.
  • Refrigerate the cream puffs after they are filled: This will help them keep their shape and prevent the filling from spoiling.

Conclusion:

Cream puffs are a delicious and versatile pastry that can be enjoyed for breakfast, dessert, or a snack. With a little practice, you can master the art of making cream puffs at home. Just follow these tips and you'll be able to impress your friends and family with your culinary skills.

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