✔ ½ cup (120ml) water
✔ ½ cup (120ml) milk
✔ ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter 🧈
✔ 1 teaspoon sugar
✔ ¼ teaspoon salt
✔ 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
✔ 4 large eggs 🥚
For the Vanilla Custard Filling (Pastry Cream):
✔ 2 cups (480ml) whole milk 🥛
✔ ½ cup (100g) sugar
✔ 3 egg yolks 🥚
✔ ¼ cup (30g) cornstarch
✔ 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 🧈
✔ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
✅ Optional: Powdered sugar for dusting or melted chocolate for drizzling! 🍫
🔄 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Choux Pastry
✔ Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
✔ In a saucepan, heat water, milk, butter, sugar, and salt until the butter melts.
✔ Add flour all at once, stirring continuously until it forms a dough ball.
✔ Transfer to a bowl and let cool for 5 minutes.
✔ Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until smooth.
✅ Tip: The dough should be smooth, glossy, and pipeable!
