Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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9
servings
0.5 block

Puff Pastry

thawed

1 pkg

Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix

1 cup

Cold Milk

0.5 cup

Cool Whip Whipped Topping

thawed

1 oz

Semi-Sweet Chocolate

melted

Step 1
~3 min

Preheat oven to 400F.

Step 2
~3 min

Roll out thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to a 10-inch square.

Step 3
~3 min

Cut the pastry into 9 circles using a 3-inch cookie cutter.

Step 4
~3 min

Place the pastry circles, 2 inches apart, on a baking sheet.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 5
~3 min

Bake for 10 minutes.

Step 6
~3 min

Remove the baked pastry to wire racks and let them cool completely.

Step 7
~3 min

In a separate bowl, beat vanilla pudding mix and cold milk with a whisk for 2 minutes.

Step 8
~3 min

Stir in the thawed Cool Whip into the pudding mixture.

Step 9
~3 min

Refrigerate the pudding mixture until ready to use.

Step 10
~3 min

Cut the cooled pastry circles horizontally in half.

Step 11
~3 min

Fill each pastry circle with the prepared pudding mixture.

Step 12
~3 min

Drizzle the filled cream puffs with melted semi-sweet chocolate.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Ensure the puff pastry is cold before rolling out for best results.

Use a piping bag to fill the cream puffs for a neater presentation.

Dust the finished cream puffs with powdered sugar for added sweetness and visual appeal.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a few hours ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate (Vanilla, Chocolate)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled with fresh fruit.

Pair with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Enjoy as an afternoon treat or dessert.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Fresh berries
Vanilla ice cream

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

France

Cultural Significance

Popular dessert in many countries, often associated with celebrations.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Birthdays
Holidays

Occasion Tags

Birthday
Party
Holiday

Popularity Score

75/100