Cream Puffs

Baking Time: 35-45 minutes
Temperature: 400°

Yields: 12 puffs

• 1 c. flour
• 1 c. water
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1/2 c. butter
• 4 eggs

VANILLA CREAM FILLING:

• 1 3 oz. box Jello-O Instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 2/3 c. milk
• 3/4 c. whipping cream
• 2 tbsp. sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 3 tbsp. powdered sugar

1. Sift and measure flour.
2. Put water, salt, sugar, and butter into a pan and heat until butter is melted.
3. Bring mixture to a full rolling boil over high heat and add flour all at once.
4. Remove pan from heat and stir until mixture becomes smooth.
5. Stir in eggs, one at a time until paste is smooth and shiny.
6. Let paste cool about 15 minutes before shaping and baking.
7. To make 12 puffs, use 1/4 cup for each puff; placing them 3 inches apart on greased baking sheets.
8. Bake in a 400° oven for 35-45 minutes or until golden brown and light weight.
9. Split while hot and open to keep shells crisp.
10. Fill with vanilla cream and cust with powdered sugar.

FILLING:

1. Mix instant vanilla pudding mix and milk.
2. Whip at low speed for 2 minutes.
3. In another bowl, whip the whipping cream.
4. Add sugar and vanilla and whip till stiff.
5. Blend together with the vanilla pudding and whip at low speed until thoroughly combined.