Description
These Special Italian Cream Puffs with Custard Filling are a delightful dessert combining golden puff pastry with a creamy, smooth custard filling. Perfect for any occasion, they’re a hit for both casual and festive gatherings.
Ingredients
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
Powdered sugar, for dusting
2 cups whole milk
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup cornstarch
Pinch of salt
4 large egg yolks
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the puff pastry into circles and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and puffed. Allow to cool.
- In a saucepan, whisk together milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt over medium heat. Beat the egg yolks separately and temper by adding a bit of the hot milk mixture before mixing it back into the pan. Stir constantly until thickened (5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool.
- Slice the puff pastry horizontally. Fill the bottom half with cooled custard, using a piping bag or spoon. Place the top half back on and dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- For a chocolate version, add cocoa powder to the custard.
- Use pastry cream as a filling for a more traditional approach.
- Serve with fresh berries or drizzle chocolate for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cream puff
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
