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Sandra’s Delicious Cream Puffs

June 1 by Priscilla 39 Comments

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Ultimate Cream Puffs

What is your favorite dish that your mom used to make? Food blogger Sandra Mihic of Sandra’s Easy Cooking fondly remembers her mom’s Cream Puffs from her childhood days in Yugoslavia. Fortunately for us, Sandra just recently learned how to make them herself and is generously sharing her cream puffs recipe and method here.

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About Sandra of Sandra’s Easy Cooking

Hard to believe that it is already June! The school year is coming to a close and the glory days of summer are quickly approaching! I’m thrilled to introduce you to Sandra of Sandra’s Easy Cooking as this month’s Top Mom. Many of you probably know Sandra from the comments she leaves on your posts. She tirelessly visits countless blogs in support of her fellow foodies and her energy and positivity seems to have no bounds.

Sandra has worked in all the areas she dreamed of:  photography, fashion design, chef, artist, and teacher. Twelve years ago she met her husband and fell instantly in love and she’s more in ♥love♥ than ever after 11 years of marriage! She considers being able to stay at home with their three children to be the greatest gift she could ever receive.

When I discovered that Sandra came to the U.S. from Yugoslavia, I asked her if there was a special dish that her mom used to make that she could share here. We’re so lucky that one of the things that Sandra fondly remembers from her childhood are cream puffs :-),  which she just recently learned to make! So here’s a gift from Sandra’s kitchen to yours!

Ultimate Cream Puff Recipe

Ultimate Cream Puffs
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Cream Puffs

Luscious cream puffs bring back memories of my favorite dessert my mom made for our family in Yugoslavia. Now you can make them, too! ~ Sandra Mihic

Course: Dessert
Keyword: cream puffs, dessert
Ingredients
  • 2 cups skim milk
  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 8 eggs
Filling:
  • 3 cups cold skim milk (fat free)
  • 1 lg. pkg vanilla pudding
  • 4 tablespoons whipped cream
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 °F

  2. Bring milk, butter, sugar and salt to boil.




  3. Put the flour all at once(with baking powder) and mix rapidly until the dough cook and it forms a ball.




  4. Turn off the heat and let the dough cool down a bit (I waited for 5 minutes)

    Mix eggs in the bowl and pour just a little at the time, mixing as hard as you can with your wooden spoon. It is real workout just to let you know. Honestly, next time I will use an electric mixer! :))

    When all the eggs are incorporated put it on the side.




  5. Use spoon or Head/neck: round tube with 1/5 inch.

    Body: round tube (2/5 inch) to push them out in a un-greased baking pan.

    Spray the puff shells with water. The puff shells will stop growing as soon as the surface turns dry (and crunchy). Therefore, when spraying the puff shells with water, it takes more time before they turn dry and they grow bigger in the oven.

    Bake but DO NOT OPEN the oven for the next 30 minutes +20 min. to dry.*

    Cut them and fill when they are cooled down or like did here just insert pastry bag to pipe the filling on the bottom of the cream puff shell.




  6. For the filling: Mix 3 cups of cold skim milk (fat free) with large vanilla pudding, about 2 minutes until it forms. Add 4 Tbs. Of Whipped Cream and combine well just by folding.

    Put it in the fridge!

    *I added 1 teaspoon of the fat free whipped cream on top of the pudding, but it's optional. Also, you can sprinkle some powdered sugar or chocolate rind on top.




Recipe Notes

*The 20 minutes are needed to dry the surface of the puff shells and make it more crunchy. Otherwise, it is too soft. The puff shells look well done after 30 minutes already… that’s normal. I let them rest in the turned off oven for 20 minutes and than 10 more minutes out of the oven.

Adapted from Keiko Master-Pastry by Sandra of Sandra's Easy Cooking.

Can you believe how luscious these puffs are? Even for someone who doesn’t have a sweet tooth, I find these irresistible!

Ultimate Cream Puffs

For more fabulous family-tested recipes, take a minute and visit Sandra’s Easy Cooking.

Edited 7/27/19 with updated recipe format.

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  1. Tanantha

    June 1 at 4:24 pm

    Wow it’s perfectly puffed! It’s less complicated than I thought making cream puff. Thanks so much for a recipe. That’s so great that Sandra could do all stuff you wanted and happily marriage!! The last pic just got me droollllllllllllll

    Reply
  2. Sandra's Easy Cooking

    June 1 at 5:31 pm

    Thank you so much for asking me to be your June top mom! It was both honor and pleasure!!! I just hope everybody like it!!!:)
    Have a wonderful day!
    Thanks again!

    Reply
  3. Nami @ Just One Cookbook

    June 1 at 6:33 pm

    Yes, Sandra is a special person and I highly admire of her. The cream puff is my husband’s top3 desserts, and I told him I don’t know how to cook it, but now I guess I have to give it a try. It doesn’t look too easy for a non-baker like me, but I’m willing to try for some special occasion. Thank you for sharing the beautiful and delicious treats. And I’m first time here and glad to find this website. Just started to follow you on facebook & twitter!

    Reply
  4. FreeSpiritEater

    June 1 at 6:56 pm

    CONGRATULATIONS SANDRA! You most certainly deserve this honor! It’s true that you are so supportive of your fellow bloggers, I’m always excited to read your comments and even more excited to read your posts! It’s great being able to learn a bit more about one of my favorite bloggers! Thank you for giving this honor to Sandra, she definitely deserves it. Congrats again, keep up the wonderful job! <3 =]

    P.S. Those cream puffs are just mouthwatering, Yum! Thanks for sharing such a special recipe with us =]

    Reply
  5. Lisa { AuthenticSuburbanGourmet }

    June 1 at 7:47 pm

    How I love a great cream puff and this one from Sandra looks simply divine. What a lovely post you did for her! 🙂

    Reply
  6. 5 Star Foodie

    June 1 at 8:04 pm

    These cream puffs look picture perfect, scrumptious treats!

    Reply
  7. [email protected]

    June 1 at 8:10 pm

    Oh my my my… I would looooove to just bite into one of those cream puffs!! They are gorgeous!

    Reply
  8. louise

    June 1 at 8:15 pm

    lovely… they look so light and fluffy! pate a choux is my friend…

    Reply
  9. Mina @ Angellove's Cooking

    June 1 at 11:07 pm

    Congrats Sandra!!! Well, well deserved!! Your cream puffs look as gorgeous as everything you cook! 🙂

    Reply
  10. Jeannie

    June 1 at 11:11 pm

    I have drooled over Sandra’s food photos many times and am going to drool over these beautiful puffs too! Lovely!

    Reply
  11. The Harried Cook

    June 2 at 12:07 am

    Came over from Sandra’s site, and I love all the things she whips up. She is incredible! This cream puff post just proves it… They look amazing and delicious! Congrats, Sandra!

    I am glad to find your site too, Priscilla! I look forward to following you & seeing what you’re going to serve up 🙂

    Reply
  12. Sawsan @ chef in disguise

    June 2 at 12:51 am

    Sandra’s creations are a joy for the eyes and her blog is a warm and welcoming place 🙂
    I love cream puffs but have never attemped to make them..now I have to do that soon
    I only found your blog today through Sandra’s link..following on facebook from now on 🙂

    Reply
  13. Laura @ Family Spice

    June 2 at 6:19 am

    I adore cream puffs! We have them in Iran, too. Did we are steal them from the French? Gorgeous picture!

    Reply
  14. Lin Ann

    June 2 at 6:33 am

    Congrats to Sandra! What a nice post about her. I enjoy her blog very much. Always great recipes, like this one, and beautiful photos! Amazing!

    Reply
  15. Tina (PinayInTexas)

    June 2 at 8:31 am

    I find Sandra and her blog really amazing, and I’m truly her fan! She’s perfect to be She’s Cookin’s Top Mom for this month!!! Her cream puffs are so mouthwatering just like all of her other creations!
    Glad to find your blog thru Sandra’s Easy Cooking! Following you now on Twitter & FB! See you around, Priscilla…

    Reply
  16. Cristina

    June 2 at 9:09 am

    Oh! I luv cream puffs and these look dreamy. I’ll take a dozen please! Thanks for sharing and introducing Sandra…I’m headed over there right now!

    Reply
  17. Gerry

    June 2 at 9:22 am

    These look really awesome and I cant wait to check out the rest of your blog
    Thanks!!

    Reply
  18. RavieNomNoms

    June 2 at 9:56 am

    WOW those look so good! I love Sandra! She is always such a ray of shine when she comes to my blog. She is the best! Along with yourself! 2 of my favorite women! 🙂

    Reply
  19. Sandra

    June 2 at 10:17 am

    Wonderful recipe and do they ever look yumm! Sandra is one of the kindest people you’ll wever come in contact. She makes herself available to share her blogger wisdom at any time. It’s been an absolute joy getting to know her. Not to mention those awesome recipes and pictures!

    Reply
  20. Magic of Spice

    June 2 at 10:18 am

    Hi Sandra…Top Mom indeed 🙂 These are amazing and I’ll take 2 for breakfast 😉

    Reply
  21. Baking Serendipity

    June 2 at 10:25 am

    These cream puffs look fantastic! Number one mom and cream puff maker for sure 🙂

    Reply
  22. Erin

    June 2 at 10:49 am

    Love Sandra’s Blog – she is a Top Mom for sure! These cream puffs sound delicious!

    Reply
  23. rebecca

    June 2 at 11:44 am

    lovely guest post and man I want one of these wow you guys are star gardeners winning those awards love it

    Reply
  24. Liz

    June 2 at 4:19 pm

    Priscilla, thanks for sharing one of my favorite bloggers…these cream puffs look outstanding!!!

    Sandra, you are definitely a top mom…and a maker of exquisite desserts! Wonderful guest post!!! I’d love a whole plate full of these!

    Reply
  25. Angie's Recipes

    June 2 at 8:52 pm

    Sandra, those cream puffs look heavenly! Thanks, Priscilla, Sandra, for this wonderfully delicious guest post!
    Angie

    Reply
  26. Jamie @ Wokintime

    June 2 at 10:54 pm

    I didn’t know Sandra was from Yugoslavia! Awesome! Gorgeous cream puffs. I love both your sites.

    Reply
  27. Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen

    June 3 at 3:40 am

    Sandra – you are just a sweetheart. We all love you! I feel so honored to have “met” you. I especially love your heart for your children. I feel the same way- blessed to be able to stay home with my young children. You keep rocking these posts by the way! I am so very very proud of you for this honor on She’s Cookin.! Congrats Girl!

    Reply
  28. Carolyn

    June 3 at 4:09 am

    Yay, you’re featuring one of my favourite bloggers ever! Well, besides you of course 😉
    Cream puffs look DEEElish!

    Reply
  29. torviewtoronto

    June 3 at 5:04 am

    lovely post nice to know about Sandra
    delicious looking cream puffs

    Reply
  30. spcookiequeen

    June 3 at 8:05 am

    Great to know even more about Sandra, I’ve loved visiting her for a while now. But when we do meet, I’m going to expect those cream puffs. Mmmm.
    -Gina-

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    • Priscilla

      June 3 at 8:25 am

      Thanks to everyone for your lovely comments about Sandra and our blogs! We’re both feeling the love and you’ve made our week 🙂
      It was my pleasure having Sandra here and gazing at her gorgeous creampuffs!

      @ApronAppeal – I’m glad you found me through Sandra, too. Let me know how the kebabs turn out – besides being easy to make, they’re delicious, colorful and fun to eat!

      Reply
  31. Adora's Box

    June 3 at 9:42 am

    Sandra is a woman of so many talents. I love it when she visits my blog and leaves her kind comments. I love her cream puffs. Look at those. One of my absolute favourite desserts.

    Reply
  32. tanja

    June 3 at 11:00 am

    Lovely post, I am trully a fan of Sandra’s blog, her blog is amazing! These creampuffs look absolutely delicious!

    Reply
  33. Cheryl and Adam @ pictureperfectmeals.com

    June 3 at 1:01 pm

    Sandra is the best, no question about it! We love her blog, and her recipes, and that fact that she is simply a sweet and lovely person. Sweet and lovely, too, these cream puffs! Thanks for sharing Sandra with us all!

    Reply
  34. [email protected]

    June 8 at 9:42 pm

    Love sandra and this recipe! I have been wanting to learn how to make cream puffs. Saving this for the perfect occassion. =)

    Reply
  35. [email protected]'s Kitchen

    June 14 at 4:58 pm

    Not only is Sandra a Top Mom, she’s also a Top Blogger, Top Wife and Top Friend! You can tell she’s one of my absolute favorites and you’re right, she’s tireless, immensely kind and her recipes are to die for! I mean, look at these lovely cheese puffs ;-).

    Reply
  36. FoodMuster - Courtney

    June 15 at 6:54 am

    Wow! Those cream puffs look so yummy!!

    Reply
  37. Jamie @ Wokintime

    June 21 at 5:42 pm

    Cream puffs. I feel my pants getting tighter already! Totally worth it though!

    Reply
  38. Plantlust

    December 3 at 2:40 pm

    I don’t add sugar to the cream puff dough. That way, you can fill the puffs with sweet OR saviry fillings. Excellent appetizers when filled w/egg, tuna or ham salad and delectable dessert when filled with fruit or custard and whipped cream.

    Reply

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