Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil. Stir in flour and salt all at once, mixing vigorously until the dough forms a ball and pulls away from the pan.
3. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
5. Drop spoonfuls of dough (or pipe with a pastry bag) onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each puff.
6. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed. Remove and let cool completely.
7. In a large bowl, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
8. Slice the cooled puffs in half, fill generously with whipped cream, and replace the tops.
9. Dust lightly with powdered sugar before serving.
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes
Kcal: 210 kcal | Servings: 12 cream puffs
