Karpatka (Polish Carpathian Cream Cake Recipe)

EQUIPMENT

2 9-inch Round Springform Pan see Notes

INGREDIENTS

Crème Mousseline:
▢5 large egg yolks
▢⅔ cup granulated white sugar divided into ⅓ cup + ⅓ cup
▢7 tablespoons potato starch
▢2 ½ cups whole milk
▢¼ teaspoon salt
▢2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
▢2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste or more vanilla extract
▢200 grams unsalted butter at room temperature (this is about 14 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon of butter)
▢2 tablespoons granulated white sugar

Choux Pastry:
▢¾ cup water
▢6 tablespoons unsalted butter
▢⅛ teaspoon salt
▢¾ cup all-purpose flour
▢3 large eggs
▢1 large egg yolk

Other:
▢Butter to grease the pans
▢Powdered sugar for dusting on top

karpatka cream ingredients

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