Cream puff, a French dessert also known as profiterole or choux à la creme, can be described by many alternate names. Some synonyms for cream puff include gourmet puff, cream filled beignet, choux pastry, and filled churros. Other more creative synonyms might include pastry clouds, cream-loaded pillows, or even heavenly bites. While all these synonyms describe the same delicious dessert, they each add a unique twist to the traditional name. Whether you call it a cream puff or any of its synonyms, this delicate pastry topped with sweet cream is sure to satisfy the most discerning of taste buds.