#### 2. **Make the Filling**
* Whisk pudding mix and milk together until thickened.
* In a separate bowl, whip **heavy cream** and **vanilla extract** until stiff peaks form.
* Fold whipped cream into the pudding mixture to create a light, fluffy filling.
#### 3. **Assemble the Cream Puffs**
* Slice each puff in half horizontally.
* Fill the bottom half with a generous scoop of cream filling.
* Replace the tops, then dust with **powdered sugar** just before serving.
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### ❤️ Tips from Mom
* **Don’t open the oven early!** Let them bake fully so they don’t collapse.
* **Make ahead:** Bake shells a day early and store in an airtight container. Fill just before serving.
* **Add flair:** Drizzle with melted chocolate for an extra-special touch.
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### The Taste of Tradition
There’s something undeniably heartwarming about these cream puffs. Maybe it’s the way the flaky shell gives way to that rich, cool filling. Maybe it’s the powdered sugar that lingers on your fingertips. Or maybe it’s just knowing that this was **Mom’s signature dessert**, and now it can be yours too.
So grab your apron, turn up some oldies in the kitchen, and bring a little tradition back to the table — one cream puff at a time.
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