Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Step 2

In a saucepan over medium high heat on the stove, add the butter, water and vanilla extract for the puffs. Bring to a boil, stir until the butter is melted completely, and then remove from the heat.

Step 3

Immediately add the flour and pinch of salt, and stir continuously until a well combined dough has formed.

Step 4

Add the dough to a mixing bowl, and beat on low until it has cooled down.

Step 5

Mix the eggs into the dough one at a time. Be sure each egg is completely combined before adding another.

Step 6

Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to put drops of batter onto a parchment or silicone mat lined baking sheet.

Step 7

Bake for 20-25 minutes until puffed up and lightly browned.

Step 8

Let cook completely.

Step 9

Mix together all of the ingredients for the filling until stiff peaks have formed.

Step 10

Cut each cream puff in half.

Step 11

Pipe the filling onto one side of the cream puff, and top it with the other.

Step 12

Dust with some confectioners sugar before serving if desired.