Can I do another request I really like your writing this time it’s a sanji x reader it stems from a tradition that I do on my birthday which is go to my local bakery and get favorite desert baklava so the request is sanji’s crush aka reader asks for an obscure pastry for their birthday Sanji never had made this thus sends a letter to Zeff asking if he has any recipes and this letting him know he has a major crush on someone
Strange but Okay: Sanji x Reader
Includes: Sanji , GN Reader , Zeff.
A / N: this is ADORABLE. I changed the mail to a call ! Sorry , it just worked out better for what I had planned. I hope you don't mind !!
Today was no ordinary day. The sun was beating down on the water , making it shine beautifully. The wind was peaceful and made the air a tolerable chilly. The sky had many clouds that framed the sky perfectly. It was a perfect day to relax.
On this beautiful day , one of the crewmates happened to be in their room with a wide smile on their face. This day reflects the event of the day. It's Reader's birthday ! Their first birthday away from home. It made them feel a bit homesick , but they would be okay.
You sighed and smiled at yourself in the mirror. Today was YOUR day. Even if you weren't at home , you would continue your tradition. Who better to then the cook of the Straw Hats himself ?
You dried yourself off from your bath and put on a robe. You searched through your closet and put on the clothes you normally wear. You sighed in satisfaction and stretched your joints until you felt a satisfying pop. You smiled softly and opened the door to exit your room.
You closed your door and began your walk to the kitchen to find Sanji. You didn't tell anyone it was your birthday , not yet at least. You didn't want to bother them , so you kept to yourself until you figured out what you wanted.
While walking , you thought of some of the sweets from your homeland. You were craving . . Hm. How about some St. Honoré cake ? Yeah. That sounds good ! By the time you decided , you ended up at the door to the kitchen.
You stepped inside and saw the cook making Luffy a snack since . . You know. He's always hungry. Nothing unusual. "HEYY READER !" You heard from the corner. You turned and waved to your captain , who was waiting for his snack like a child. You turned back to Sanji and walked up behind him , tapping his shoulder.
"Hey , 'Ji. Is there any way I could request a dessert ?" He turned his attention to you and smiled. "Of course , my lovely Reader." He seemed to just be finishing up Luffy's snack. He put some fish on a plate and gave it to the man in the corner.
"Thanks Sanji !" He cheered as he ran out excitedly. You chuckled and looked back to the blonde. He was already looking at you. "What dessert would you like , Reader ?" He walked over to the fridge and scanned for ingredients.
"I was thinking . . Maybe a St. Honoré cake ? I hope that's not too much to ask for." You rubbed the back of your neck and nervously smiled at him.
He stood there for a good moment , blinking. What the fuck was a St. Honoré cake ? He knew many desserts , but this was new to him. He's never heard of such a thing. Fuck , fuck. He didn't want to disappoint you. He turned and smiled nervously. "I'll have it out soon , dear. Can you clear the kitchen ? I'll bring it to you once it's ready ?" You smiled and nodded to him.
As he watched you walk out , he scrambled to grab his dessert books. He searched through them , attempting to find the cake in question. He couldn't find it. Anywhere. He ruffled his hair and thought for a moment. He didn't want to disappoint you. After all , he was in love with you. Seeing disappointment in your eyes would break him.
He took a deep breath and walked to his room. As he sat on his bed , he discarded his suit top. He picked up the transponder snail that was on his nightstand and began dialing a number. A number he knows all too well , Zeff.
He waited anxiously for the older blonde to pick up , shaking his leg vigorously. The sound of the snail saying 'cuh - lick' made him jump. "What do you want , brat ?" A gruff voice sounded over the snail. He sighed internally and began to speak.
"Zeff. I have a question about a dessert I've never heard about. Do you know anything about St. Honoré cake ? Reader wants me to make some for them and I don't want to disappoint them . ." He didn't mean to say the last part out loud. Once it registered that he said that , his face burned. He heard a hearty laugh from the other side of the snail.
"So , the brat has a little crush ? Yes i know what a St. Honoré cake is. Write these instructions down and make the best damn cake for them that you can." He instructed , smiling from his side. Sanji hurriedly took out a piece of paper from a notepad he had stored and wrote down everything Zeff said.
By the time everything had been written , Sanji thought back to you. "Brat. Make this cake and don't put a stain on my name ! Get out there and bag that pirate." Zeff laughed , causing the younger cook to be embarrassed as hell. "Shut up , old geezer." As he finished speaking , he hung up the snail.
Sanji breathed a sigh of relief as he finally knew what to do. Unbeknownst to you , he knew it was your birthday and would do everything in his power to make the best damn St. Honoré cake you've ever tasted.
He made his way back to the kitchen , a determined look on his face. He opened the door and closed it quickly , walking up to the fridge.
Eggs , water , flour , softened butter , granulated sugar , salt , choux paste , caramel sauce , chiboust cream , gelatin , milk , vanilla pods , and cornstarch. It was a lot , but he managed to find some of everything after a bit of time. He started by preparing the base for the cake by combining all the ingredients into a smooth dough. He kept the dough in the refrigerator and continued with the making of choux paste right as he finished.
"In the pan , heat water , butter , sugar , and a pinch of salt until boiling , at which point immediately incorporate the flour and stir , then remove from heat." Is what Zeff said. He did exactly as instructed right after he finished what he was doing initially.
"On a buttered baking tray , place the rolled - out dough for the base , a circle 20 cm (8 inches) in diameter and 3 mm (1 / 8 - inch) thick. Prick the dough base with a fork and with a beaten egg brush the edge." Is another instruction given. Sanji followed , but added his own style to the mix. As much as he loved Zeff , he needed to find his own rhythm.
He transfered a third of the choux paste into a piping bag with a smooth tip the width of a finger , then piped a border 3 mm (1 / 8 - inch) from the edge of the base. He continued by brushing the border with a beaten egg.
"With the remaining choux paste , using a piping bag and on a buttered tray , pipe 20 choux balls the size of walnuts. Bake the base and the choux balls in an oven preheated at 400°F for approximately 25 minutes. When done , leave to completely cool." Sanji spoke , reading directly from the note as he began to do exactly as was written. He sighed and rolled his sleeves up after he finished. He walked over to the sink and washed his hands in order to continue.
For the caramel sauce , he cooked the sugar and water until they reach 310°F. When is was still hot , he dipped the choux balls into the caramel , stuck them caramel side down on the border and made sure they touched each other.
The last thing he had to do was the Chiboust cream filling. In a separate bowl , he softened the gelatin in 5 tablespoons of cold water. He continued to beat egg yolks with caster sugar until white and thick and then add the cornstarch to the mix. He was starting to get the hang of the recipe since it was quite similar to some other delicious delights he has made.
As he finished up , he began to boil milk together with a vanilla pod , then removed the pod and poured the milk over the egg yolk mixture. He returned everything to a pan , bringing it to a boil while whisking the entire time. It was beginning to turn dark. He knew he didn't have a lot of time , so he had to hurry.
He incorporated the softened gelatin until it completely dissolved. He brought the cream once more to a boil and poured over the egg whites that he previously stiffly whisked. He folded them in the whites and cream with a metal spoon and left to cool until on the point of setting. He was nearly done , so he didn't have to let you down after all !
He filled the center of the cake with cream , sprinkled it with icing sugar and broiled shortly until it turned golden. As he finished , he placed it in the fridge to cool for a bit. He walked over to the sink and washed his hands again , cleaning the left overs off of them.
He let it cool for about 20 minutes and went to fetch you. "Reader , dear. I've finished your St. Honoré cake ! I hope you enjoy it !" He said as he brought you over to the cake on the counter. You smiled and took a bite out of the pastry.
"Wow , 'Ji ! This is one of the best cakes I've ever had ! You really are an awesome cook !" You complimented , chewing the rest of the delight in your mouth. His face lit up and he swooned.
"Only the best for the best !" His eyes turned into hearts and he swirled around the room. You laughed and continued eating the dish. Once he finished his love tornado he placed a gentle kiss to your head. Your face lit up and you stared at him with shock.
"Happy birthday , Reader."
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