Pate a Choux
A classic French recipe, choux pastry or pâte à choux is used for both sweet and savory delicacies such as profiteroles, cream puffs, eclairs, and gougères. The simple dough is made with butter, flour, and water and cooked on the stovetop. Off the heat, eggs are added and the dough is beaten until smooth. Usually, pâte à choux is piped into circles or rectangles and baked. When cool, these puffs are filled with pastry cream, whipped cream, ice cream, or savory fillings, such as crab or cheese.
Martha Stewart Living, November 2005