VANILLA CREAM PUFFS

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I found this recipe in the 2003 Taste of Home Annual Recipe Book. They are easy to make even for a novice like myself.

Provided by Robin W

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup water
1/2 cup butter, no substitutes please
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups cold milk
1 (5 1/8 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding
3/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups whipping cream, whipped
6 tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 teaspoons shortening
3/4 teaspoon corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In saucepan, bring water, butter and salt to a boil.
  • Add flour all at once and stir until it forms a ball.
  • Remove from from heat, let stand 5 minutes.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny.
  • Drop by 1/4 cups at least 3 inches apart onto a greased baking sheet.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 30-35 minutes (or until golden brown).
  • Remove to a wire rack.
  • Immediately split puffs open; remove tops and set aside.
  • Remove and discard soft dough inside puff.
  • Let cool.
  • In a bowl, beat the milk, pudding mix and extract on low speed for 2 minutes.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Fold in the whipped cream.
  • Fill the cream puffs and replace tops.
  • In a heavy saucepan, combine glaze ingredients.
  • Cook and stir over low heat until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth.
  • Drizzle over cream puffs.
  • Chill for at least one hour before serving.
  • Refrigerate any leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544.8, Fat 41, SaturatedFat 24.5, Cholesterol 211.4, Sodium 516.7, Carbohydrate 38.3, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 21.5, Protein 7.9

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