A classic crème pâtissière (vanilla pastry cream filling) is a creamy custard that is the perfect filling for cakes, eclairs, donuts, and tarts. It has a silky smooth texture and delicious vanilla ...

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment. Combine the water, butter, and salt in a medium-sized saucepan, heat until the butter has melted, and bring to a rolling boil.

Eclairs are my very most favorite dessert ever! When I was a young boy, I loved going to the bakery with my great-grandmother to get an eclair and a cup of homemade hot chocolate. Truly a delightful ...