Instructions for Cream Puffs

• 1

  Make the Cream Filling

  First, add 10gr of cornstarch and 220ml of unsweetened fresh milk to a bowl and stir well until combined.

  Next, add the milk mixture to a pot along with 40gr of sugar, 20ml of whipping cream, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 10gr of unsalted butter, 2 egg yolks, and a pinch of salt.

  Then, stir the milk mixture over low heat until it thickens, then turn off the heat. Let the filling cool, put it in a piping bag, and chill in the refrigerator.

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• 2

  Make the Pastry Dough

  Place a pot on the stove and add 125ml of cold water, 50gr of unsalted butter, a pinch of salt, and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Stir constantly over low heat until the butter is completely melted.

  Next, add 75gr of all-purpose flour and continue stirring until the flour forms a dough, then turn off the heat.

  Then, gradually add 2 eggs and stir well until combined, creating a thick mixture.

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• 3

  Bake the Puffs

  Preheat oven to 200°C for 10 minutes with both top and bottom heat and convection fan.

  Prepare a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Put the pastry dough into a piping bag, then pipe it onto the tray in a spiral or long shape.

  Next, put the tray in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes at 200°C.

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• 4

  Fill the Puffs

  Finally, use a knife to make a small cut at the bottom of each puff and fill it with the cream filling. You’re done!

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• 5

  Finished Product

  The cream puffs have a golden brown, soft, and slightly chewy crust. Take a bite, and the smooth filling will flood your mouth, leaving a sweet, fatty, and delicious taste.

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