Instructions
1. Prepare the Pastry Dough:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt. Heat over medium-high until the butter melts and the mixture comes to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, add the flour all at once, and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the dough forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan (about 1–2 minutes).
Remove from heat and let the dough cool for 5 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, until the dough is smooth and glossy.
Using a spoon or piping bag, drop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the pastries are puffed and golden. Avoid opening the oven door while baking.
Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
2. Make the Filling:
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