diff --git a/topics/tutorials/build_system/creating_plugin_project.md b/topics/tutorials/build_system/creating_plugin_project.md
index 5ac90ab05..9b63fa1e7 100644
--- a/topics/tutorials/build_system/creating_plugin_project.md
+++ b/topics/tutorials/build_system/creating_plugin_project.md
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ Launch the <control>New Project</control> wizard via the <ui-path>File | New | P
 6. Provide the <control>Artifact</control> which is the default name of the build project artifact (without a version).
    It is also used for the Gradle property `rootProject.name` value in the project's <path>settings.gradle.kts</path> file.
    For this example, enter `my_plugin`.
-7. Select <control>JDK</control> 11.
+7. Select <control>JDK</control> 17.
    This JDK will be the default JRE used to run Gradle, and the JDK version used to compile the plugin sources.
 
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