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French Vanilla Cream Puffs

By: Lean Haines

"French vanilla filling dotted with mini chocolate chips is sandwiched in puffy pastry for this elegantly sweet dessert. You could substitute white chocolate or chocolate pudding for the vanilla if you like."

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Prep Time:
30 Min

Cook Time:
20 Min

Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 30 servings

Ingredients

1 cup water
1/2 cup butter (no substitutes)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
FILLING:
1 1/2 cups cold milk
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant French vanilla pudding mix
1 cup whipped topping
1 (12 ounce) package miniature semisweet chocolate chips
confectioners' sugar

Directions

In a saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil. Add flour and salt all at once; 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. Beat until mixture is smooth and shiny.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 400 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove puffs to wire racks. Immediately cut a slit in each for steam to escape. Cool. Split puffs and remove soft dough.
For filling, in a mixing bowl, beat milk and pudding mix on low speed for 2 minutes. Refrigerate for 5 minutes. Fold in whipped topping and chips. Fill cream puffs just before serving; replace tops. Dust with confectioners' sugar.