Famous Cream Puffs

Fluffy, airy, and filled with rich cream—these cream puffs are a classic dessert that’s always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

For the Pastry (Pâte à Choux):

1 cup water

1/2 cup unsalted butter

1 cup all-purpose flour

4 large eggs

Pinch of salt

For the Filling:

2 cups heavy cream

2 tablespoons sugar (optional, for sweetened whipped cream)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
1. Make the Choux Pastry