How do you make the cream in cream puffs?

Question

please help!!! i need an easy way for tonight!

Answer 1

Hi!!!
Here is a simple but tasty recipe for you to try:

Vanilla Cream Puff Filling

1 pkg. instant vanilla pudding
1 c milk
2 c whipped cream
1 tsp. vanilla

Beat mix and milk. Fold in whipped cream and vanilla. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.

Makes 12 large or 36 small Cream Puffs.

---------AND, IF YOU WANT TO MAKE CHOCOLATE ONES...

Chocolate Cream Puff Filling

8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup confectioner's sugar
3/4 cup heavy cream

Directions:

1. Chop six ounces of the chocolate and melt it in the top of a double boiler over very hot water. Set it aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until very creamy. Beat in the melted chocolate.
3. In another bowl, whip the cream until stiff peaks form. Carefully fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture.
4. Slice the cream puffs in half horizontally and heap with filling. Put the top on and place them on a serving platter.
5. Chop the remaining two ounces of chocolate and melt in the top of a double boiler set over very hot water. Drizzle it over the tops of the cream puffs.

-------LASTLY, HOW ABOUT STRAWBERRY ONES ...

Strawberry Cream Filling:

1 pint fresh strawberries
¼ cup sugar
1 cup whipping cream
½ teaspoon almond extract
powdered sugar

Make filling:

Wash strawberries, set aside 6 for garnish. Hull remaining berries; slice into a medium-size bowl; stir in 3 tablespoons of the sugar. Chill at least 30 minutes.

Beat cream with remaining sugar and the almond extract until stiff in a medium-size bowl. Chill.

Just before serving, cut a slice from the top of each puff; remove any filaments of soft dough. Fold sliced berries into cream, spoon about 1/3 cup into each puff; replace tops. Sieve powdered sugar over the top of each puff. Arrange on a serving plate and garnish with strawberries and mint leaves, if you wish.

Answer 2

CREAM PUFF PASTRY

1/2 c. butter
1 c. boiling water
1 c. pre-sifted flour
1/4 tsp. salt
4 eggs

Put butter and water in small saucepan; stir over high heat until melted and liquid is boiling rapidly. Add flour and salt at once; raise saucepan a few inches above heat. Stir briskly. Mixture will come away from sides of pan and form a ball in center.
Cook and stir 30 seconds more. Remove from heat. Break 1 egg into the paste; beat fast until smooth and fluffy. Repeat until all the eggs are used.

Drop by whatever size you want (1/4 cup) onto ungreased cookie sheet 3 inches apart. Bake at 350 degrees until puffed and golden 35-40 minutes. Cool away from drafts. Cut off tops and fill with filling or ice cream.




CREAM PUFF FILLING:

1/3 c. sugar
2 c. milk
2 tbsp. butter
2 tsp. vanilla
2 tbsp. cornstarch
2 egg yolks, slightly beaten

Mix sugar, cornstarch and eggs in 2-quart saucepan. Stir in milk gradually. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens and boils. Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Cool and fill cream puffs.

Answer 3

Creamy Vanilla Filling
3 cups milk
3/4 cup sugar
6 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Scald milk in top of double boiler over boiling water. Mix sugar, cornstarch and salt; stir into scalding milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until thick. Cover and cook for 10 minutes longer. Add a small amount of hot mixture to beaten eggs; return to the mixture in double boiler. Cook for 5 minutes,l stirring constantly. Add butter. Put in bowl and sprinkle small amount of sugar over top to prevent skin from forming. Chill well; add vanilla.
http://southernfood.about.com/cs/dessertrecipes/a/bl30102s.htm

You can also fill cream puffs with Vanilla Ice Cream and top with a jar of Hot Chocolate Sauce which may be easier.

Answer 4

use a package of vanilla instant pudding; use about 1/2 cup less of milk and make sure it is whole milk