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July 20, 2023

French Choux Pastry

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Last Updated on July 20, 2023 by My Back Kitchen

Classic choux pastry, a French culinary marvel, is a simple yet versatile dough that forms the foundation of delightful pastries. Combining flour, water, butter, and eggs, it undergoes a unique cooking process on the stovetop. Once baked, it transforms into airy, hollow puffs with a crisp exterior, awaiting delicious fillings like luscious creams or filled with scoops of vanilla ice cream topped with a drizzle of warm chocolate sauce. From elegant cream puffs to eclairs and profiteroles, the possibilities are endless with this light and delightful pastry, making it a timeless favorite for dessert enthusiasts and bakers alike.

Cream Puffs

French Choux Pastry

Indulge in our Cream Puffs – golden choux pastry, filled with vanilla custard, and lightly dusted with powdered sugar for a delightful treat that balances perfect textures and flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Servings 12 large puffs
Calories 128 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 stick unsalted butter cut into pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 4 large eggs room temp

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • In a large saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt.
  • Cook over high heat until butter is melted and liquid comes to a rolling boil.
  • Remove from heat and add flour all at once. Using a wooden spoon, mix in flour until no lumps remain.
    Return saucepan to stovetop and continue to cook until a dough forms; about 1 – 2 minutes.
    Remove from heat and continue to stir allowing the dough to cool slightly.
  • Using a hand held mixer, add eggs one at a time being sure the egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Once all the eggs are added, continue to mix until a smooth shiny paste forms. To test for doneness, lift the beaters up and the paste should drop back into the bowl forming a "V" shape off the beater.
  • Line an baking sheet with parchment. Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls spacing them 3 inches apart. Bake for 25 minutes until, puffed and lightly golden brown. Turn off oven, using a wooden spoon prop oven door open to allow the puffs to cool down slowly. This will prevent them from deflating.
  • Once the puffs are cooled, split and fill with your favorite custard, ice cream, mousse…the possibilities are endless.

Nutrition

Calories: 128kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 34mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 315IUCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg
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