Description
A delightful Polish dessert featuring a crisp choux pastry filled with rich crème mousseline, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 large egg yolks
- 2/3 cup granulated white sugar (divided into 1/3 cup + 1/3 cup)
- 7 tablespoons potato starch
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste (or more vanilla extract)
- 200 grams unsalted butter (at room temperature, about 14 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon)
- 2 tablespoons granulated white sugar
- 3/4 cup water
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1 large egg yolk
- Butter (to grease the pans)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting on top)
Instructions
- Start the Crème Mousseline: In a saucepan, combine the milk, 1/3 cup of sugar, potato starch, and salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the mixture thickens, then remove from heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and vanilla bean paste and allow to cool.
- For the Choux Pastry: In another pot, bring water to a boil, then add the 6 tablespoons of butter and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Stir in the flour and mix until it forms a ball. Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Finish the Crème Mousseline: Once the crème pâtissière is cool, beat the room temperature unsalted butter and remaining 1/3 cup sugar until fluffy. Gradually add the cooled crème pâtissière to the butter, mixing until smooth and well combined.
- To Assemble: Pipe or spread the finished crème mousseline between layers of cooled choux pastry. Dust with powdered sugar for that finishing touch.
Notes
Use room temperature eggs and butter for easier mixing and better texture. Allow components to cool completely before assembly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: cake, dessert, Polish, choux pastry, cream, celebration