FOR THE CHOUX PASTRY

 

   1 cup water

  125g unsalted butter

   1 cup plain flour

   5 eggs

   1 tsp baking powder

  FOR THE VANILLA CUSTARD FILLING

 

   3 cups milk

   ¾ cup sugar

  110g unsalted butter (1/2 cup)

   1 tsp vanilla extract

  ¼ cup plain flour

   5 tbsp cornflour

   4 eggs

  icing sugar, for dusting

 FOR THE CHOUX PASTRY

 

1.   Preheat the oven to 200 C (400F) and line 2 identical baking trays with baking paper.

 

2.   In a medium saucepan, bring the water and butter to the boil.

 

3.   Once the mixture is boiling, pour in all the flour and mix fast with a wooden spoon until the dough comes together and off the sides of the pot, about 30 seconds.

 

4.   Take the pan off the heat and put the dough into the bowl of your electric mixer.

 

5.  Add the eggs, one at a time, beating at a low-medium speed. Make sure each egg is completely incorporated before adding the next one. Add the baking powder and beat until combined.

 

6.   Evenly divide the mixture between the two baking trays. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden. Do not open the oven door while it is baking.

 

7.   Turn off the oven, then leave the door ajar for the pastry to dry out and cool down. Meanwhile, make the filling.

 

FOR THE CUSTARD FILLING

1.   In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of milk, the sugar and the butter to the boil.

 

2.  In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and vanilla, and add the flours, a tablespoon or so at a time, until combined. Whisk in the remaining cup of milk.

 

3.   Once the milk and butter are boiling, pour the egg mixture into the pot and whisk well for 1 - 2 minutes until the mixture thickens and begins to boil.

 

4.   Pour the hot custard mixture onto one sheet of pastry, leaving about an inch border plain. Top with the other sheet of choux pastry and press down.

 

5.   Refrigerate until the custard is cool and set. Dust with icing sugar and cut into squares. Serves 20.

 

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