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Cream Puff, Saffron Pastry Cream And Honey, Clementines Recipe

Inspired by Bleu Marine
Time1h 30m
Serves12

Indulge in our delicate cream puff, filled with luxurious saffron pastry cream that offers a rich, aromatic flavor. Topped with a drizzle of golden honey and accompanied by sweet, juicy clementines, this delightful treat is a perfect balance of sweetness and zest, making it an irresistible choice for any dessert lover.

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Ingredients

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For the Cream Puffs

For the Saffron Pastry Cream

For the Honey and Clementines

Method

Making the Cream Puffs

1

Prepare the Dough

In a saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil and then remove from heat. Stir in flour until the mixture forms a ball. Let it cool slightly.

2

Add Eggs

Beat in eggs one at a time until the mixture is smooth and glossy.

3

Bake the Puffs

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Spoon or pipe the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and puffed. Let cool completely.

Making the Saffron Pastry Cream

4

Heat Milk and Saffron

In a saucepan, heat milk and saffron over medium heat until hot but not boiling. Remove from heat and let steep for 10 minutes.

5

Mix Egg Yolks and Sugar

In a bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale. Add cornstarch and mix well.

6

Combine and Thicken

Slowly whisk the warm saffron milk into the egg mixture. Return to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.

7

Chill the Cream

Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until set.

Preparing Honey and Clementines

8

Prepare the Clementines

Peel and segment the clementines. Set aside.

9

Combine with Honey

In a serving dish, drizzle honey over the clementine segments.

Assembly

10

Fill the Cream Puffs

Once the cream puffs are cool, cut them in half and fill with saffron pastry cream.

11

Serve

Top the filled cream puffs with honey-drizzled clementines and serve immediately.