Ingredients
1 cup water1/2 cup butter1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup all-purpose flour4 large eggs, room temperature2 tablespoons 2% milk1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten2 cups heavy whipping cream1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractAdditional confectioners’ sugar
Preparation
Preheat oven to 400°. In a large saucepan, bring the water, butter and salt to a boil over medium heat. Add flour all at once; stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny.
Drop by 1/4 cupfuls 3 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Combine milk and egg yolk; brush over puffs. Bake until golden brown, 30-35 minutes. Remove to wire racks. Immediately cut a slit in each for steam to escape; let cool.
In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until almost stiff. Split cream puffs; discard soft dough from inside. Fill the cream puffs just before serving. Dust with confectioners’ sugar. Refrigerate leftovers.
