{"id":1316,"date":"2026-01-27T23:11:55","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T23:11:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=1316"},"modified":"2026-01-27T23:11:55","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T23:11:55","slug":"moms-famous-cream-puffs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/27\/moms-famous-cream-puffs\/","title":{"rendered":"Mom\u2019s Famous Cream Puffs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mom\u2019s Famous Cream Puffs<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Light, airy, and filled with dreamy vanilla cream \u2014 the kind of dessert everyone remembers and asks for again<\/p>\n

\u00a0Ingredients<\/h2>\n

For the Cream Puff Shells (Choux Pastry)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
    \n
  • 1 cup water<\/li>\n
  • \u00bd cup unsalted butter<\/li>\n
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour<\/li>\n
  • 4 large eggs<\/li>\n
  • \u00bc tsp salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    For the Cream Filling<\/strong><\/h3>\n
      \n
    • 1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)<\/li>\n
    • \u00bd cup powdered sugar<\/li>\n
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Optional:<\/em><\/p>\n

        \n
      • Chocolate sauce or powdered sugar for topping<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Instructions<\/h2>\n

        \u00a0Make the Choux Pastry<\/strong><\/h3>\n
          \n
        1. Preheat oven to 200\u00b0C (400\u00b0F)<\/strong>. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.<\/li>\n
        2. In a saucepan, bring water + butter + salt<\/strong> to a boil.<\/li>\n
        3. Reduce heat to low and add flour all at once<\/strong>, stirring fast until the dough pulls away from the pan and forms a ball.<\/li>\n
        4. Remove from heat and let cool 5 minutes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
        5. Add eggs one at a time<\/strong>, mixing well after each until smooth and glossy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          \u00a0Bake<\/strong><\/h3>\n
            \n
          1. Spoon or pipe dough onto the baking sheet (small mounds).<\/li>\n
          2. Bake 25\u201330 minutes<\/strong> until puffed and golden.<\/li>\n
          3. Turn off oven, crack the door slightly, and let them dry 10 minutes<\/strong> (this keeps them crisp).<\/li>\n
          4. Cool completely.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            \u00a0Make the Cream Filling<\/strong><\/h3>\n
              \n
            1. Whip cold heavy cream until soft peaks.<\/li>\n
            2. Add powdered sugar and vanilla.<\/li>\n
            3. Whip until fluffy and smooth.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              \u00a0Assemble<\/strong><\/h3>\n
                \n
              • Slice puffs in half or<\/strong> poke a hole and pipe cream inside.<\/li>\n
              • Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle chocolate sauce.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                \u00a0Serving Tips<\/h2>\n
                  \n
                • Best served the same day<\/strong><\/li>\n
                • Chill filled puffs 20 minutes before serving for extra yum<\/li>\n
                • Perfect for parties, Eid treats, or family gatherings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                   <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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