CREAM PUFF PIE

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When I was a girl, my mother, sister and I made mini cream puffs. Now, instead of several little puffs, I make one big pie for big appetites. Since we're dairy farmers, it's doubly popular! Our children are 6, 3 and 1.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

CRUST:
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
FILLING:
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups whole milk
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups whipped cream, divided
Chocolate sauce and/or fresh raspberries, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water, butter and salt to a boil over medium heat. 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. , Spread onto the bottom and halfway up the sides of a well-greased 9-in. pie plate. Bake at 400° for 35-40 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack., For filling, combine the sugar, flour and salt in a large heavy saucepan. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes more. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into eggs; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes longer. Gently stir in vanilla. Cool to room temperature without stirring. , Fold in 1 cup of whipped cream. Pour into the crust. Top with remaining whipped cream. Refrigerate for 2 hours. Garnish with chocolate sauce and/or raspberries if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts :

Leling Nette
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This is the worst pie I've ever had. I would not recommend it to anyone.


Mohaned Khaled
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pie turned out a complete disaster.


Manbhadur Kumal
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This pie is definitely not for beginners. It's a bit complicated to make.


Chinasa Miracle
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I had trouble finding cream puffs at the store. I ended up making my own, which was a bit of a hassle.


Broken Soul
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The pie was a bit too rich for me. I think I would use a lighter filling next time.


Eros Olea
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The cream puffs were a bit dry. I think I overbaked them.


Daveon Stewart
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This pie is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar in the filling next time.


Nisha L
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I'm not a big fan of cream puffs, but I really enjoyed this pie. The filling is light and fluffy, and the crust is flaky and buttery.


Mikolaj Drab
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This pie is a great make-ahead dessert. I made it the day before and it was even better the next day.


Tunde Iyanu
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I made this pie for my family and they loved it. It's a great way to use up leftover cream puffs.


Waheeda Ali
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I followed the recipe exactly and my pie turned out great. The cream puffs were light and airy, and the filling was creamy and smooth.


Dipak Mandal
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This pie is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive dessert.


saman barzai
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I've made this pie several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe for beginners.


Maria Barragan
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This cream puff pie is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's light and fluffy, with a delicious creamy filling.


Anastencia Ann
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I made this pie for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


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