This recipe makes about 40 choux pastries, enough for 8-10 people.
To make the Crème Pâtissière you can use a vanilla pod, but if you do, you will need to heat the milk with it and let it infuse for 15 minutes before using the vanilla flavoured milk.
If you are gluten intolerant, you can substitute the flour with rice flour.
For a dairy-free Crème Pâtissière, use almond milk or your favourite non-dairy milk. You may have to add 1 extra tablespoon of flour if using almond milk to ensure your cream is thick enough.
I suggest making it the same day you want to serve it. I made mine in the morning and early afternoon, to serve at dinner. You could make the pastry cream one day ahead and keep it in the fridge if needed.