onto a parchment-lined baking tray.
Bake for about 40 minutes until golden and puffed.
Optional: poke small holes and let cool in the oven with the door slightly open.
Prepare the Filling
In a bowl, combine heavy cream, pudding mix, and milk.
Beat until thick and fluffy.
Continue with assembly, tips, and variations on the next page →
Assemble the Cream Puffs
Allow puffs to cool completely.
Slice each puff horizontally.
Fill with the prepared cream.
Place the top back on and finish with powdered sugar or chocolate drizzle.
Tips for Perfect Cream Puffs
Dough should be smooth and slightly shiny after adding eggs
Avoid opening the oven while baking
Bake until golden and hollow inside
Cool properly to prevent collapsing
Chill filling before use for better texture
Variations
Chocolate version with cocoa powder and chocolate filling
Lemon version with zest and lemon cream
Coffee version with espresso and mocha cream
