Chouquettes
Chouquettes - eggy and pillowy choux pastry covered with sugar. These French cream puffs are so addictive and great with coffee or tea.
Servings: 20 people
Calories: 69kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into small chunks
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs at room temperature
- Swedish Pearl Sugar or Cupcake Pearls
Glaze:
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Prepare the Glaze by mixing the egg yolk and milk together. Set aside.
- Heat the water, salt, sugar, and butter in a small saucepan, stirring, until the butter is melted. Remove from heat and add the flour in. Put the saucepan back on the heat and stir rapidly until the mixture is smooth and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- Let the dough cool for two minutes, then beat in the eggs, one at a time, until smooth and shiny.
- Using a small ice cream scoop to scoop up the dough and transfer it to the baking sheet. Repeat the same until the dough is used up. Brush the top of the dough with the egg glaze. Press the pearl sugar or cupcake pearls over the top and sides of each dough.
- Bake the chouquettes for about 20 - 25 minutes or until they puff up and become light to golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 20people | Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 72mg