Day 199 - Cream Puffs

Yesterday I while texting my friend Kara, I told her that I was really tempted to make cream puffs.

Her response was, "Do you need a reason/excuse to make cream puffs?  Moments like this I wish we were neighbors."  

I wish you were my neighbor too Kara cause then Ben and I wouldn't eat all of these lovelies by ourselves.

Instead you are going to have to make your own.  Or go buy some at Costco.
Here's the recipe anyway.

Cream Puffs

Ingredients

• 2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 eggs
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Directions

1. Mix together vanilla instant pudding mix, cream and milk. Cover and refrigerate to set.
2. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
3. In a large pot, bring water and butter to a rolling boil. Stir in flour and salt until the mixture forms a ball. Transfer the dough to a large mixing bowl. Using a wooden spoon or stand mixer, beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet.
4. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Centers should be dry.
5. When the shells are cool, either split and fill them with the pudding mixture, or use a pastry bag to pipe the pudding into the shells.