Best Grandma Marys Cream Puffs Recipes

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GRANDMA'S CREAM PUFFS



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This is my uncle's favorite sweet that my grandma used to make. You can fill with any thick filling such as puddings, or you can use Cool Whip or whipped cream.

Provided by ChipotleChick

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup water
1/4 cup Crisco
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup flour
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Bring water to boiling in a medium pan.
  • Add crisco, and stir until melted.
  • Return to boiling and quickly add flour and salt.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, until it is a smooth, compact mass.
  • Cool slightly.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Beat until mixture is thick and shiny. Shape into 12 balls (mounds for cream puffs, or shape them a little oblong for eclairs).
  • Bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to 350 and bake an additional 20-25 minutes.
  • Make a slit in the side, top, or bottom, and cool.
  • Using a spoon or pastry bag, fill with preferred custard, pudding, or whipped cream.
  • Chill if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 35.2, Sodium 60.4, Carbohydrate 4, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 1.6

CREAM PUFFS



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An easy and impressive way to make a great dessert. Whip them up and watch them disappear!

Provided by Shellie Wendel

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup milk
½ cup butter
1 cup water
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs

Steps:

  • Mix together vanilla instant pudding mix, cream and milk. Cover and refrigerate to set.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • 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.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Centers should be dry.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.7 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 76.9 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 230.6 mg, Sugar 8 g

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