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These Famous Cream Puffs are light, airy pastry shells filled with a smooth, creamy vanilla filling. Made with classic choux pastry, they puff beautifully in the oven and create a crisp exterior with a soft, hollow center—perfect for filling. This timeless dessert is popular at bakeries, parties, and special occasions and is surprisingly simple to make at home.
Ingredients
For the Choux Pastry (Cream Puff Shells):
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
For the Cream Filling:
- 1½ cups (360 ml) heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
