Name: Fluffy homemade pudding puffs with mascarpone
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 500 ml milk; zest of 1 lemon; 125 g granulated sugar; 10 g vanilla sugar; 50 g cornstarch; pinch of salt; 250 g mascarpone; 100 ml water; 100 ml milk; 1 tablespoon oil; 80 g butter; 120 g all-purpose flour; 5 eggs; powdered sugar

Preparation procedure

Preparing the pudding (20 min): Heat 500 ml milk with the lemon zest in a saucepan. In a bowl, mix the sugar, vanilla sugar, cornstarch, a pinch of salt and 1 egg. (Note: the remaining 4 eggs will go into the dough.) Stir one third of the warm milk into the dry mixture, then return everything to the saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the pudding thickens. Remove from the heat, discard the zest, let cool for 10 minutes and meanwhile stir in the mascarpone.
Choux pastry (15 min): In a small saucepan bring the water, milk, oil and butter to a boil, add a pinch of salt. Once the butter has melted, add the flour and stir for 1–2 minutes until a compact ball forms. Let cool for 5 minutes, then gradually beat in the eggs one by one until a shiny, elastic dough forms.
Shaping and baking (25 min): Preheat the oven to 200 °C. Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a decorating tip. Pipe small squares (about 5 × 5 cm) onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes until the dough is golden and a hollow cavity has formed inside.
Filling and finishing (10 min + chilling): Slice the cooled shells lengthwise. Fill the bottom halves with the mascarpone pudding and place the top halves back on. Dust with powdered sugar before serving. We recommend chilling for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Time required and servings

Pudding preparation: 20 min
Dough preparation: 15 min
Baking: 20–25 min
Finishing and chilling: 40 min
Total: approx. 1 h 40 min
Servings: 12–15 pastries

Conclusion

Homemade pudding puffs with mascarpone are the perfect combination of airy dough, creamy pudding and delicate mascarpone. Their preparation is easy, yet they look luxurious. Try them with afternoon coffee or as a treat for guests – you will surely fall in love.