egg yolk pie

How to Make Egg Yolk Puffs: A Simple Guide

Egg yolk puffs, with their golden crust and creamy custard center, are a beloved treat. Here’s a basic recipe to guide you.

Ingredients: For the pastry, you’ll need 100g butter, 200g flour, 50g sugar, and 1 egg. For the custard, mix 3 egg yolks, 250ml milk, 30g sugar, and 10g cornstarch.

Steps:

1. Make the pastry: Soften butter, mix with flour, sugar, and egg to form a dough. Chill for 30 minutes.

2. Prepare custard: Heat milk with sugar, then whisk in egg yolks and cornstarch. Cook over low heat until thick, then cool.

3. Assemble: Roll dough into small balls, flatten, and add a spoonful of custard. Seal edges and place on a baking sheet.

4. Bake: Preheat oven to 180°C. Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden.

Tips: For extra flavor, add vanilla extract to the custard. Dust with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy these homemade delights with tea or coffee!