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Choux Pastry

Cultural Context

Choux pastry originated in France during the Renaissance and is famed for its light, airy texture. Traditionally used for cream puffs and éclairs, it showcases the skill of French pastry chefs. Today, variations exist worldwide, with fillings and toppings reflecting local tastes, making it a beloved treat across cultures.

FrenchFRdessert
45 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
1 cup low-fat milk
1/2 cup room temperature butter
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup icing sugar

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a subtle flavor.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg replacer

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds well.

1

Heat low-fat milk and butter in a saucepan over medium heat until simmering.

2

Add a pinch of salt and granulated sugar to the mixture.

3

Sift in all-purpose flour and mix until it forms a dough.

4

Reduce heat and mix to evaporate excess liquid until the dough forms a ball.

5

Let the dough cool slightly, then add eggs gradually, mixing well after each addition.

6

Transfer the dough to a piping bag, ensuring no air bubbles are present.

7

Freeze the dough for approximately two hours.

8

Prepare a crumble by mixing brown sugar, all-purpose flour, and soft butter, then freeze for 10 minutes.

9

Pipe the dough onto baking parchment paper, spacing them out for even baking.

10

Add the crumble on top of each mound of dough.

11

Bake in a preheated oven at 240°C, then switch off the oven for 10 minutes, then bake at 170°C for another 20 minutes.

12

Let the pastries cool for a minimum of 30 minutes before cutting the tops off.

13

Prepare whipped cream with extra cold whipping cream and icing sugar, being careful not to over-whip.

14

Pipe the whipped cream into the pastries.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmixingpipingbaking

Equipment Needed

saucepanmixing bowlpiping bagbaking sheetparchment paper

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairyeggs

Also Known As

Pâte à ChouxChouxCream Puff Pastry
Local Name: Pâte à choux

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