Ingredients:
For the choux pastry:
– 1/2 cup (120 ml) water
– 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk
– 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 tablespoon sugar
– 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
– 4 large eggs
– 1/2 cup slivered almonds (for topping)
– 1 egg (for egg wash)
For the cream filling:
– 2 cups (500 ml) milk
– 1/2 cup (100 g) sugar
– 1/4 cup (30 g) cornstarch
– 4 large egg yolks
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
– 1/2 cup (125 ml) heavy cream, whipped
Instructions:
