Description
A delightful pastry that resembles a pearl necklace, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup pastry cream
- 1/2 cup fondant
- Edible pearls for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a saucepan, combine water and butter, and bring to a boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in flour and salt until a dough forms.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Pipe the dough into small rounds on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
- Let cool completely before filling with pastry cream.
- Dip the tops in fondant and decorate with edible pearls.
Notes
- Ensure the choux pastry is completely cool before filling to prevent sogginess.
- Experiment with different flavors of pastry cream for variety.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 choux
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Pearl Necklace Choux, pastry, dessert, French pastry