How to Make Cream Puffs
"Cream puffs make me giddy. As I was sitting at my kitchen table eating one yesterday, I actually started laughing with joy...."
INGREDIENTS
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FOR THE PASTRY CREAM:
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3 c. Whole Milk, Divided
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1/4 c. Cornstarch
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1 tbsp. Unbleached All-purpose Flour
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4 Egg Yolks
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3/4 c. Sugar
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1/4 tsp. Kosher Or Fine Sea Salt
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1/2 Vanilla Bean
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4 tbsp. Unsalted Butter, Room Temperature
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FOR THE CREAM PUFF SHELLS (CHOUX PASTRY):
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1 c. Water
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1/2 c. Unsalted Butter
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1/4 tsp. Kosher Or Fine Sea Salt
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1 c. Unbleached All-purpose Flour
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4 Eggs, Or As Needed
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FOR THE SWEETENED WHIPPED CREAM:
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3/4 c. Heavy Whipping Cream
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2 tbsp. Granulated Sugar
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