Earl Grey Creme Diplomat Croissant

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

In a saucepan, combine water, butter, salt, and sugar; bring to a boil over medium heat.

Remove from heat and add all-purpose flour; stir vigorously until a dough forms.

Return to heat and cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly until the dough pulls away from the sides of the pan.

Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl; let it cool for a few minutes.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.

Scoop or pipe the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, forming small mounds.

Bake for 20-25 minutes until puffed and golden brown; do not open the oven during baking.

Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.

In a separate bowl, steep heavy cream with Earl Grey tea leaves for 15 minutes.

Strain the cream to remove tea leaves, then whip until soft peaks form; fold in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.

Cut the tops off the cooled cream puffs and fill them with the Earl Grey whipped cream.

Replace the tops and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

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