Italian Cream Puffs Custard

Instructions:

Step 1: Bake the Pastry

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

1. Cut puff pastry into circles using a round cutter. Arrange on the sheet and prick lightly with a fork.
2. Bake 15–18 minutes, until golden and flaky. Let cool completely.

Step 2: Prepare the Custard

1. In a saucepan, whisk together milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thickened.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks. Slowly add a bit of the hot milk mixture to temper the yolks, then return everything to the saucepan.
3. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and butter.
4. Transfer custard to a bowl, cover directly with plastic wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.

Step 3: Assemble the Cream Puffs

1. Slice cooled pastry rounds in half horizontally.

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