Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Choux Pastry Shells:
½ cup (1 stick / 115g) unsalted butter
1 cup (240ml) water
1 tbsp granulated sugar
¼ tsp salt
1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
4 large eggs, room temperature
For the Filling:
1½ cups heavy whipping cream, cold
3 tbsp powdered sugar
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
💡 Pro Tips:
Use room-temperature eggs—they incorporate smoothly into the dough.
Don’t open the oven early—steam is essential for puffing!
Cool shells completely before filling to prevent sogginess.
Step-by-Step Instructions (Crisp, Hollow, Foolproof)
1. Make the Choux Dough
In a saucepan, bring butter, water, sugar, and salt to a rolling boil.
Remove from heat; immediately add all the flour at once. Stir vigorously until it forms a ball.
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