CHEATER'S CREAM PUFFS (PUFF PASTRY)

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My mom made the world's best cream puffs from scratch when I was a kid. As wonderful as they are, they are really time consuming and touchy. This recipe gives you all of the flaky texture and sweet, creamy filling without all of the fuss. Personally, I like these better for parties, etc. because the filling holds up better than...

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Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 pkg 17.3 oz. frozen puff pastry (not phyllo dough)
1 c milk
1 pkg 4 serving size vanilla instant pudding
1/2 c cool whip, completely thawed
1 square baker's semi-sweet baking chocolate, melted or caramel sundae topping with toasted almonds

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Unfold pastry sheet (not phyllo) on a lightly floured surface and roll into a 10" square. Cut into 8-9 rounds using a glass or a 3" cookie cutter.
  • 2. Place on ungreased baking sheet or parchment paper and bake for approximately 10 minutes. Cool completely.
  • 3. Pour milk into a large bowl. Add dry pudding mix. Beat with a wire whisk for 2 minutes. Gently stir in whipped topping. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  • 4. Cut cream puffs in half horizontally. Spoon pudding mixture evenly onto bottom half; cover with top half. Drizzle with melted chocolate or any sundae topping, toasted almonds, toasted coconut and/or powdered sugar.

jimoh Kamalideen
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Overall, I thought these cream puffs were pretty good. I would definitely make them again.


Agnes Raesetja
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These cream puffs are a bit too rich for my taste.


John Gonzalez
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cream puffs turned out flat.


Muhammad Asif Raza
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These cream puffs are so easy to make, even for a beginner.


NAOMI KIPKAZI
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I added some chocolate chips to the cream filling and it was delicious!


Ben Underwood
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I used a different brand of puff pastry and the cream puffs didn't turn out as well.


Bianca LL
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These are a great dessert for a special occasion.


Mac Muliro
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I've made these cream puffs several times now and they always turn out perfect.


Mr Dantey
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I'm not a big fan of cream puffs, but these were actually really good.


Pixie
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These are the best cream puffs I've ever had! Thank you for sharing the recipe.


Bosa Husama
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I had a little trouble getting the cream puffs to rise, but they still tasted great.


Ruan Luyt
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These were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them.


Abdalhamid
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The cream filling was a little too sweet for my taste, but overall these were still very good.


rana faza
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I was skeptical about using puff pastry, but it worked out great. The cream puffs were light and airy.


Jerrie Kreusch
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I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect! So easy to make and so delicious.


Alyssa Ford
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These cream puffs were amazing! The puff pastry was light and flaky, and the cream filling was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making these again.