👨🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Make the Choux Pastry
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2️⃣ In a saucepan, heat milk, water, butter, salt, and sugar over medium heat until the butter melts.
3️⃣ Once boiling, add the flour all at once and stir vigorously until the dough forms a ball and pulls away from the sides.
4️⃣ Remove from heat and let it cool for a few minutes. Then, add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until smooth.
5️⃣ Spread the dough evenly into a rectangle on the baking sheet.
6️⃣ Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and puffed. Let cool completely.
Step 2: Prepare the Vanilla Cream
7️⃣ In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
8️⃣ Heat milk in a saucepan until warm, then slowly pour it into the egg mixture while whisking.
9️⃣ Return to heat and cook until thickened. Remove from heat, add vanilla extract, and let cool.
🔟 Fold in whipped heavy cream for an extra light texture.
Step 3: Assemble the Roll
1️⃣1️⃣ Gently spread the vanilla cream over the cooled choux pastry.
1️⃣2️⃣ Roll the pastry carefully into a log.
1️⃣3️⃣ Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Step 4: Decorate & Serve
1️⃣4️⃣ Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted chocolate for an elegant finish.
1️⃣5️⃣ Slice and enjoy this heavenly, creamy delight! 😍
🔥 Pro Tips
✔ Make ahead: You can prepare the vanilla cream a day before.
✔ Extra crispy texture: Bake the pastry at 200°C for 15 minutes, then reduce to 180°C and bake for 10-15 minutes more.
✔ Storage: Keep refrigerated for up to 2 days (if it lasts that long!).
💬 Would you try this recipe? Let me know how it turns out! 😋