A Little Crunch, A Lot of Dreamy Vanilla
Imagine bite-sized pockets of vanilla cream, enveloped in crisp flaky pastry, then kissed by a whisper of cinnamon-sugar and fried to golden perfection. Each pop delivers a satisfying crunch, a creamy center, and the warm nostalgia of fresh-from-the-kitchen dessert magic. Whether you’re feeding a hungry family, hosting a friends-and-snacks night, or simply rewarding yourself after a long day, these Vanilla Pudding Poppers bring bakery-worthy delight straight to your table. Dip, bite, and let the vanilla sunshine melt in your mouth. ✨🫙🍥
Ingredients: Organized & Cheerful
Pastry and batter components
Flaky layers biscuits (1 can) — ready-to-use puff pastry-like biscuits that puff up nicely when fried. 🥮
Vanilla pudding (3.5 oz) — 1 box (about 3.5 oz) of classic vanilla pudding mix, prepared to a thick, scoopable consistency. 🥛
Oil for frying — enough for deep or shallow frying, depending on your equipment. (Approximately 2 cups for shallow fry, 3–4 cups if deep-frying varies by fryer size.) 🍳
Coating and finishing
Cinnamon sugar (6 cups total) — a sweet, warm blend to roll the poppers in after frying. Consider mixing a pinch of salt in with the cinnamon for an extra flavor boost. 🧂✨
Injector or pastry bag with tip — for filling the pastry pockets with pudding. If you don’t have one, a resealable bag with a small corner snip works well too. 🧰🧷
Optional twists:
Add a few drops of vanilla extract to the pudding for intensified aroma.
Incorporate a tiny pinch of nutmeg or allspice into the cinnamon sugar for a spiced note. 🍂
Equipment
Frying pan or deep fryer
Slotted spoon or tongs
Paper towels for draining
Wire rack (optional) for cooling
Injection tool or pastry bag with a small tip
Measuring cups and spoons
Method: Step-by-Step Instructions
