Croquembouche Puff Pastry - TheSweetNerd

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole milk
• 4 ounces unsalted butter, diced
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup bread flour sifted
• 3 large eggs
• 1-2 large egg whites (or more if needed)
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 2 cups whole milk
• 4 large egg yolks
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 ounce unsalted butter
• 2 cup sugar
• 2/3 cup water
• 2 tablespoons corn syrup
• 2 pounds confectioners sugar
• 5 tablespoons meringue powder
• 2-3 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 to 3/4 cups warm water