Bignè di San Giuseppe

Bignè di San Giuseppe are delightful Italian cream puffs filled with rich custard, traditionally made to celebrate St. Joseph's Day. These airy pastries are both crispy on the outside and smooth on the inside, offering a perfect balance of textures and flavors.

Ingredients

• Water - 125 ml
• Unsalted butter - 50 g
• All-purpose flour - 70 g
• Large eggs - 2
• Granulated sugar - 30 g
• Vanilla extract - 1 tsp
• Milk - 250 ml
• Egg yolks - 2
• Cornstarch - 20 g
• Powdered sugar - for dusting

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a saucepan, combine water and butter over medium heat until the butter melts.
3. Add flour to the saucepan, stirring vigorously until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until smooth and glossy.
5. Using a piping bag, pipe small mounds of the choux pastry onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and puffed. Turn off the oven and leave the door ajar for 10 minutes to allow them to dry out.
7. While the pastries cool, prepare the custard: In a saucepan, heat the milk until just boiling.
8. In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks, granulated sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
9. Gradually add the hot milk to the egg mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
10. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
11. Let the custard cool completely, then fill each cooled choux pastry with custard using a piping bag.
12. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 300
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 120 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 9 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.125 L

Health Benefits

• Contains eggs, which are a good source of protein and essential nutrients.
• Provides energy from carbohydrates, making it a delightful treat.

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