Cream puffs are a classic pastry made from light choux dough that bakes into airy shells and is filled with sweet cream. The outside becomes slightly crisp while the inside stays soft and hollow—perfect for filling with whipped cream or pastry cream.
These elegant desserts look fancy but are surprisingly easy to make at home.
🥘 Ingredients
For the Choux Pastry
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
For the Cream Filling
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Topping
- Powdered sugar
- Chocolate drizzle
