Indulge in the luxurious world of our Golden Crispy Cream Puffs, a dessert that combines delicate pastry with rich, creamy filling. Each puff is a work of art, promising a delightful experience.
Why You'll Love This:
- Crispy Layered Texture: The unique crispy top layer adds a delightful crunch to each bite.
- Rich and Creamy Filling: The smooth, vanilla-infused cream offers a perfect contrast to the pastry.
- Elegant and Versatile: Perfect for high-tea, dessert tables, or as a sophisticated treat.
For the Crispy Layer:
- 75g flour (3/4 cup)
- 75g sugar (slightly less than 1/2 cup)
- 60g butter, cubed and cold
Choux Pastry:
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup flour
- A pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 90g butter
- 3 medium eggs, room temperature
- ½ packet vanilla sugar
For the Cream Filling:
- 1 litre milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar (170g)
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup cornstarch (100g)
- 2 heaping tablespoons flour (45g)
- 1 packet vanilla
- 125g margarine or butter
Optional: Reduce sugar slightly and add 100g white chocolate with the butter for an extra rich flavor.
Instructions:
- For the crispy layer, mix butter, sugar, and flour to form a dough. Roll between two sheets of parchment and freeze.
- For the choux pastry, boil water, salt, sugar, and butter. Add flour and cook for 3-4 minutes. Turn off heat, add vanilla, and let it cool. Gradually add eggs, mixing well after each addition (the dough should form a ‘V’ shape when lifted).
- Pipe the dough onto a baking sheet. Cut out rounds from the frozen crispy layer and place on top of each dough mound. Bake at 180°C for 30-35 minutes until golden (adjust time based on size). Leave in the closed oven for 10 more minutes after turning off the heat.
- For the cream, whisk sugar, eggs, cornstarch, and flour in a pot. Gradually add milk, stirring to a smooth consistency. Cook over medium heat until thick, then remove from heat and add butter and vanilla. Cover with cling film touching the surface and let cool. Refrigerate until ready to use. Whip before using.
Fill cooled puffs with cream and serve. Enjoy these golden, crispy cream puffs, a true testament to the joy of baking and indulgence!