Cream Puffs with Vanilla Custard

Cream puffs are a classic French pastry known for their light, airy texture and rich, creamy filling. These

delightful treats are perfect for special occasions or as an elegant dessert to impress your guests. In

this article, we’ll guide you through the process of making cream puffs filled with smooth vanilla

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custard.

Ingredients

For the Choux Pastry:

1 cup (240 ml) water

1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter

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1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

4 large eggs

For the Vanilla Custard:

2 cups (480 ml) whole milk

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1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar

1/4 cup (30 g) cornstarch

1/4 teaspoon salt

4 large egg yolks

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

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1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Topping:

Powdered sugar for dusting

Cream puffs are a classic French pastry known for their light, airy texture and rich, creamy filling. These

delightful treats are perfect for special occasions or as an elegant dessert to impress your guests. In

this article, we’ll guide you through the process of making cream puffs filled with smooth vanilla

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custard.

Ingredients

For the Choux Pastry:

1 cup (240 ml) water

1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter

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1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

4 large eggs

For the Vanilla Custard:

2 cups (480 ml) whole milk

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1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar

1/4 cup (30 g) cornstarch

1/4 teaspoon salt

4 large egg yolks

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

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1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Topping:

Powdered sugar for dusting