Delicious Cream Puffs for Nostalgic Moments

In a saucepan, combine the unsalted butter, water, milk, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Place it on the stove over medium heat.

Heat the mixture until the butter has completely melted and the liquid is hot, but do not let it boil. Once melted, gradually stir in the sifted all-purpose flour until you achieve a smooth consistency without lumps.

The mixture is ready when there is a light coating on the bottom of the saucepan, signaling that it is well combined.

Transfer the dough to a stand mixer and allow it to cool for about 5 minutes. This step is important to prevent the eggs from cooking when added.

Once cooled, add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Make sure to control the consistency of the dough during this process.

The final dough should be smooth and uniform, with a soft peak that slowly falls from a spatula. Ensure the dough is not too runny.

Using a piping bag, shape the dough into your desired forms on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Celsius (392 degrees Fahrenheit).

Bake the pastries for 10 minutes at this high temperature. After this, lower the temperature to 180 degrees Celsius (356 degrees Fahrenheit) and bake for another 15 minutes.

Finally, reduce the temperature to 160 degrees Celsius (320 degrees Fahrenheit) and continue baking until they are fully cooked, checking for a dry bottom and a crispy outer shell.

I like to make one test pastry to break open to ensure it's cooked through. You want a light and airy inside, free of raw dough.

In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and the sweetened condensed milk. Using electric beaters, mix them until smooth.

Then, gradually add the heavy cream while continuing to mix on high speed for about 1 minute. The cream should resemble the consistency of thick sour cream.

Using a piping bag, fill the baked pastries with the cream mixture. Let them absorb the flavors for a couple of hours before serving to enhance the taste.

Enjoy these delightful desserts that bring back sweet childhood memories!