Description:
Satisfying chilled durian-stuffed treasures~
Ingredients:
900 gm durian with seeds
60 g butter
120 ml water
1/8 tsp salt
60 g flour
2 eggs
900 gm durian with seeds
60 g butter
120 ml water
1/8 tsp salt
60 g flour
2 eggs
Directions:
1) Deseed the durians to get the flesh and place in a covered bowl to chill in the fridge.
2)In a medium pot, bring water and butter to boil. Stir in flour and salt until the mixture forms a soft ball.
3) Transfer the dough to a large mixing bowl. Beat in eggs one at a time, mix well between adding.
4) Pipe the batter into a small 3" circle onto a baking sheet lined with baking paper.
5) Bake for 10 min with 200 deg in a preheated oven then bake with 180 deg for another 15-20 min.
6) Prick each case with a toothpick and then cool them on rack completely.
7) Split and fill the cases with the durian flesh before chilling them.
2)In a medium pot, bring water and butter to boil. Stir in flour and salt until the mixture forms a soft ball.
3) Transfer the dough to a large mixing bowl. Beat in eggs one at a time, mix well between adding.
4) Pipe the batter into a small 3" circle onto a baking sheet lined with baking paper.
5) Bake for 10 min with 200 deg in a preheated oven then bake with 180 deg for another 15-20 min.
6) Prick each case with a toothpick and then cool them on rack completely.
7) Split and fill the cases with the durian flesh before chilling them.
Remarks:
A remarkable pastry! The burst of durian from each bite certainly threw me off my chair! Each puff case was soft and chewy with the right amount of saltiness that blended well with the creamy pungent filling. Yummy!
It's quite interesting to see the progress of baking..
... from small flat lumps of batter:
It's quite interesting to see the progress of baking..
... from small flat lumps of batter:
... to plump puffs:
