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Special Italian Cream Puffs with Custard Filling Recipe

Special Italian Cream Puffs with Custard Filling Recipe
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Delicate, golden Italian cream puffs filled with smooth homemade custard, a delightful treat that balances crisp pastry with rich vanilla flavor.

Ingredients

For the pastry:

  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

For the custard filling:

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • Pinch of salt
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat the Oven Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: Prepare the Puff Pastry Cut the thawed puff pastry into circles, prick with a fork, and bake until golden and crisp. Let cool.
  3. Step 3: Make the Custard Filling Whisk together milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan. Cook until thickened. Temper egg yolks, then combine with milk mixture and cook until thick. Add vanilla and butter, chill for 30 mins.
  4. Step 4: Assemble the Cream Puffs Slice each pastry puff in half, fill with custard, and sandwich the halves together.
  5. Step 5: Serve with Elegance Dust with powdered sugar, serve immediately or chill briefly.

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