CHEATER'S CREAM PUFFS (PUFF PASTRY)

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My mom made the world's best cream puffs from scratch when I was a kid. As wonderful as they are, they are really time consuming and touchy. This recipe gives you all of the flaky texture and sweet, creamy filling without all of the fuss. Personally, I like these better for parties, etc. because the filling holds up better than...

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Categories     Other Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 pkg 17.3 oz. frozen puff pastry (not phyllo dough)
1 c milk
1 pkg 4 serving size vanilla instant pudding
1/2 c cool whip, completely thawed
1 square baker's semi-sweet baking chocolate, melted or caramel sundae topping with toasted almonds

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Unfold pastry sheet (not phyllo) on a lightly floured surface and roll into a 10" square. Cut into 8-9 rounds using a glass or a 3" cookie cutter.
  • 2. Place on ungreased baking sheet or parchment paper and bake for approximately 10 minutes. Cool completely.
  • 3. Pour milk into a large bowl. Add dry pudding mix. Beat with a wire whisk for 2 minutes. Gently stir in whipped topping. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  • 4. Cut cream puffs in half horizontally. Spoon pudding mixture evenly onto bottom half; cover with top half. Drizzle with melted chocolate or any sundae topping, toasted almonds, toasted coconut and/or powdered sugar.

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