Větrníky

Indulge in these delightful Czech Větrníky, airy cream puffs filled with luscious vanilla pudding and topped with sweet whipped cream. Perfect for a festive dessert or a cozy afternoon treat with coffee.

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup whipped cream
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup vanilla pudding

Method

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).

2. 2

   In a saucepan, combine water and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat.

3. 3

   Once boiling, add flour all at once and stir quickly until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.

4. 4

   Remove from heat and let it cool for a few minutes. Then, beat in eggs one at a time until the mixture is smooth and glossy.

5. 5

   Drop tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

6. 6

   Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until golden brown and puffed up.

7. 7

   Allow the pastries to cool, then cut a small slit in each to release steam.

8. 8

   Fill with whipped cream and vanilla pudding mixture, dust with powdered sugar before serving.