Special Italian Cream Puffs with Custard Filling

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2: Bake the Puff Pastry

1. Using a round cutter, slice thawed puff pastry into circles.
2. Arrange on the baking sheet and prick each with a fork to prevent over-puffing.
3. Bake 15–18 minutes until golden and crisp. Let cool completely.

Step 3: Make the Custard

1. In a saucepan, whisk milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring until thickened.
2. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks. Gradually whisk in a little of the hot milk to temper the yolks.
3. Return yolk mixture to saucepan, cooking on low until smooth and thickened (about 5 minutes).
4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and butter. Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap touching the surface, and chill for 30 minutes.

Step 4: Assemble

1. Slice pastry circles in half horizontally.
2. Pipe or spoon custard onto the bottom half, then cover with the top half.

Step 5: Serve

1. Dust with powdered sugar.
2. Serve immediately or chill briefly for a refreshing treat.

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