CHEATER'S CREAM PUFFS (PUFF PASTRY)
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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Categories Other Desserts
Number Of Ingredients 5
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.
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jimoh Kamalideen
k-j@hotmail.comOverall, I thought these cream puffs were pretty good. I would definitely make them again.
Agnes Raesetja
r.a@gmail.comThese cream puffs are a bit too rich for my taste.
John Gonzalez
gonzalez-john@gmail.comI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cream puffs turned out flat.
Muhammad Asif Raza
a-muhammad@gmail.comThese cream puffs are so easy to make, even for a beginner.
NAOMI KIPKAZI
naomi-kipkazi@gmail.comI added some chocolate chips to the cream filling and it was delicious!
Ben Underwood
u.b24@hotmail.frI used a different brand of puff pastry and the cream puffs didn't turn out as well.
Bianca LL
ll-bianca44@gmail.comThese are a great dessert for a special occasion.
Mac Muliro
mac-muliro9@gmail.comI've made these cream puffs several times now and they always turn out perfect.
Mr Dantey
m94@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of cream puffs, but these were actually really good.
Pixie
pixie@yahoo.comThese are the best cream puffs I've ever had! Thank you for sharing the recipe.
Bosa Husama
h38@yahoo.comI had a little trouble getting the cream puffs to rise, but they still tasted great.
Ruan Luyt
r-luyt@aol.comThese were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them.
Abdalhamid
abdalhamid9@hotmail.frThe cream filling was a little too sweet for my taste, but overall these were still very good.
rana faza
r-f@hotmail.co.ukI was skeptical about using puff pastry, but it worked out great. The cream puffs were light and airy.
Jerrie Kreusch
jerrie_k26@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect! So easy to make and so delicious.
Alyssa Ford
alyssa.ford60@hotmail.frThese 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.