Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, combine butter, water, and salt. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, add flour all at once, and stir vigorously until mixture forms a ball and pulls away from sides of pan.
- Transfer dough to a mixing bowl. Beat in eggs one at a time until smooth and glossy.
- Pipe or spoon dough onto prepared baking sheet in 12 mounds. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely.
- For filling, whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Slice cooled puffs in half and fill with whipped cream. Replace tops and dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
For variety, try filling the puffs with pastry cream or chocolate mousse instead of whipped cream.