diff --git a/examples/custom-server-nextjs/package.json b/examples/custom-server-nextjs/package.json
index 0a2425215d7..3021e83e4d2 100644
--- a/examples/custom-server-nextjs/package.json
+++ b/examples/custom-server-nextjs/package.json
@@ -10,7 +10,12 @@
   },
   "dependencies": {
     "@mui/toolpad": "0.1.46",
-    "next": "14.0.2"
+    "express": "4.18.2",
+    "next": "14.0.2",
+    "react": "18.2.0",
+    "react-dom": "18.2.0"
   },
-  "devDependencies": {}
+  "devDependencies": {
+    "@types/react": "18.2.48"
+  }
 }