Mom’s Popular Cream Puffs

Certainly! Here’s a basic recipe for cream puffs. Feel free to share this popular recipe with your mom:

Mom’s Popular Cream Puffs Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Puffs:

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 large eggs

For the Filling:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

For the Puffs:

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil over medium heat. Stir in the flour and salt until the mixture forms a ball.
3. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool for a couple of minutes.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue to beat until the mixture is smooth.
5. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue baking for an additional 25-30 minutes or until the puffs are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped.
7. Remove from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack.

For the Filling:

1. In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
2. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
3. Once the cream puffs are completely cooled, slice the tops off and fill the bottoms with the whipped cream mixture.
4. Place the tops back on and dust with powdered sugar if desired.
5. Serve and enjoy!

These cream puffs are sure to be a hit, and your mom’s recipe will surely become a favorite!