Ingredients

  • 2 egg yolks
  • 13 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 tablespoon cornflour
  • 34 cup milk (divided)
  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee powder
  • 2 teaspoons coffee liqueur
  • 14 cup heavy cream
  • 12 cup sugar
  • 14 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon toasted flaked almonds, for decoration

Method

  • Combine egg yolks, sugar, flour, cornflour and 1/4 cup of the milk in small bowl of electric mixer.
  • Beat until combined.
  • Combine remaining 1/2 cup of milk and coffee powder in saucepan and bring to the boil.
  • Gradually add this to egg mixture while continuing to beat on medium speed.
  • Once all is added and mixed in, pour mixture back into saucepan and stir constantly over heat until it boils and thickens.
  • Transfer to a bowl, cover and cool to room temperature.
  • Beat cream until soft peaks form, then lightly fold into the cold mixture.
  • Toffee:.
  • Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan and stir over heat without boiling until sugar is dissolved.
  • Bring to boiling point and boil rapidly, uncovered, without stirring for 5 minutes or until golden.
  • Remove from heat and use to top puffs.
  • PUFFS:.
  • Cut puffs in half and fill with the coffee cream.
  • Top with the toffee and place on the almonds.