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This classic French pastry is a true indulgence, with its light, crispy choux pastry and rich almond cream filling!๐Ÿฅฐ

For 4 pieces, approx. 10 cm in diameter

๐Ÿ“ Ingredients

For the choux pastry:

โ€ข 65 g water
โ€ข 65 g milk
โ€ข 50 g butter
โ€ข 1 pinch of salt
โ€ข 70 g all-purpose flour (Type 405)
โ€ข 120 g eggs (about 2 medium eggs)
โ€ข Almond flakes for sprinkling

For the pastry cream:

โ€ข 250 ml milk
โ€ข 3 egg yolks
โ€ข 50 g sugar
โ€ข 30 g cornstarch
โ€ข 1 pinch of salt
โ€ข 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the almond paste (homemade):

โ€ข 100 g almonds (peeled or unpeeled)
โ€ข Optional: 1 tsp neutral oil (e.g., sunflower oil)

For the almond Crรจme Mousseline:

โ€ข Chilled pastry cream
โ€ข 110 g softened butter
โ€ข 40 g almond paste (2 tbsp, to taste)
โ€ข 1โ€“2 tbsp almond paste for the bottom & decoration (set aside)

For decoration:

โ€ข Powdered sugar
โ€ข Toasted almond flakes (optional)

Instructions in the comments! ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿคโฌ‡๏ธ

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  1. Instructions (Part 2/2):

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    Pastry Cream:

    1. Heat the milk.

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    2. Whisk egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, vanilla, and salt until smooth.

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    3. Gradually add the hot milk to the egg mixture, then return it to the saucepan and bring to a boil.

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    4. Stir constantly and cook until the mixture thickens.

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    5. Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap directly on the cream, and let it cool.

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    Almond Paste (if homemade):

    1. Roast the almonds at 160ยฐC (320ยฐF) for about 10-12 minutes, then let them cool.

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    2. Grind in a food processor until a creamy paste forms (about 5-10 minutes).

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    3. Optionally, add 1 tsp of oil to make it smoother.

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    Almond Crรจme Mousseline:

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    1. Beat the softened butter for 2 minutes until creamy.

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    2. Gradually add the pastry cream and beat until light and fluffy.

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    3. Stir in 2-3 tbsp of almond paste.

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    4. Set aside 1-2 tbsp of almond paste for later use.

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    5. Chill the cream if needed to make it pipeable.

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    Assembly:

    1. Carefully cut the choux pastry rings in half horizontally.

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    2. Pipe some pure almond paste in fine stripes or small dots onto the bottom of each pastry.

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    3. Pipe the almond Crรจme Mousseline evenly onto the bottom half using a large star tip.

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    4. Add a few more fine stripes or small dots of almond paste on top for decoration.

    5. Optionally, sprinkle toasted almond flakes over the cream.

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    6. Place the top halves of the pastry on and gently press down.

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    7. Dust with powdered sugar.

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    Enjoy this delicious french pastry! ๐Ÿฅฐ

  2. Ingredients are in the Description! ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿคโฌ†๏ธ

    ๐Ÿค Instructions (Part 1/2):

    Choux Pastry:

    1. Bring water, milk, butter, and salt to a boil in a small saucepan.

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    2. Add the flour all at once and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon.

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    3. Stir until a smooth dough forms and a white layer appears at the bottom of the pan.

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    4. Transfer to a bowl and let it cool slightly.

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    5. Gradually add eggs, mixing with a hand mixer until the dough is smooth and falls off the spoon in heavy threads.

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    6. Sketch 4 circles (approx. 10 cm diameter) on parchment paper (turn it over).

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    7. Fill a piping bag with a star tip and pipe two rings side by side for each circle, with one more ring on top.

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    8. Sprinkle with almond flakes.

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    9. Bake in a preheated oven at 180ยฐC (350ยฐF) with top/bottom heat for about 35 minutes until golden brown. Do not open the oven door prematurely to prevent collapsing!

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    10. Carefully open the oven door slightly, placing a wooden spoon to let the moisture escape.

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    11. Let them cool completely.

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