Custard-Filled Cream Puff
Classic Choux Pastry with Silky Vanilla Custard
Light, airy pastry shells filled with rich vanilla custard—a timeless bakery favorite
Why You’ll Love These Custard-Filled Cream Puffs
These Custard-Filled Cream Puffs are the definition of classic elegance. Made with traditional choux pastry, they bake into light, hollow shells that are crisp on the outside and tender inside. Filled with smooth, creamy vanilla custard, they’re nostalgic, delicate, and absolutely irresistible.
Perfect for special occasions, tea parties, holidays, or when you want a dessert that feels straight out of a French bakery.
Ingredients
(Makes 12–15 Cream Puffs)
Choux Pastry (Cream Puff Shells)
½ cup water
½ cup whole milk
½ cup unsalted butter
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs, room temperature
Vanilla Custard Filling
2 cups whole milk
½ cup granulated sugar
4 large egg yolks
¼ cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
