Easy Homemade Cream Puffs

Step 1

In a large bowl, mix together vanilla instant pudding mix, cream, milk, and vanilla bean paste. Mix until thick. Cover and refrigerate to set.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 400°

Step 3

In a large sauce pan, bring water and butter to a rolling boil. Stir in flour and salt, with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a ball. Continue mixing for one more minute until all liquid is absorbed.

Step 4

Place in a bowl and allow to cool for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Drop by the tablespoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet.

Step 5

Bake for 20-25 minutes in preheated oven, until golden brown. Tops should be hard to the touch. Place cream puffs on rack until completely cool.

Step 6

When the shells are cool, cut off tops of cream puffs and fill them with vanilla cream, or use a pastry bag to pipe the pudding into the shells.

Step 7

Sprinkle with powder sugar or drizzle with chocolate Ganache.