Chouquette with Cream Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. In a saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt. Bring it to a boil over medium heat.
3. Add flour to the mixture and stir it vigorously with a wooden spoon until it forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
4. Remove the pan from the heat and cool the mixture for 5 minutes.
5. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, making sure each egg is fully incorporated into the mixture before adding the next one.
6. Transfer the mixture to a piping bag with a round tip attachment.
7. Pipe small rounds onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Each chouquette should be about the size of a small walnut.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. The chouquettes will be light and airy inside.
9. Let the chouquettes cool to room temperature.
10. In a mixing bowl, beat together the heavy cream, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Transfer the whipped cream to a piping bag with a star-shaped tip.
11. Pipe the cream onto the top of each chouquette.
12. Serve immediately.

Verdict:

These chouquettes with cream are an elegant and delicious dessert that is sure to impress your guests. The delicate choux pastry puffs are light and fluffy, while the whipped cream adds a creamy sweetness that complements the pastry perfectly. This recipe is a bit time-consuming to make, but the end result is definitely worth the effort.

Serving suggestions:

These chouquettes with cream make a beautiful addition to any dessert platter and pair well with coffee or tea. They can also be served with fresh fruit or a drizzle of chocolate sauce for a more indulgent treat.