All About Choux
Have you ever tried making cream puffs? I think a lot of people think they're difficult to make at home but the truth is that yes, cream puffs are a project you need to carve out time, but making them doesn't involve frustrating pitfalls or complicated techniques. It's a straightforward process you can achieve even if you're not an experienced pastry maker.
The one technique you need to learn is to make pâte à choux, or choux pastry. Although the name sounds fancy, I promise it's easy and even fun to make. I have all the tips you'll ever need to get it right on your very first try I even teach a class on it! Once you've got this key technique down, the possibilities are endless!
With choux pastry, you can make cream puffs, éclairs, gougères, profiteroles, and chouquettes in a dizzying array of flavors. You can make sweet and savory treats, too—whatever your preference may be! I've given you lots of options to try in this email, starting with these incredible Salted Caramel Cream Puffs. | | Salted Caramel Cream Puffs It's been a while since I've shared an epic how-to recipe… And equally long (or more!) that I'd been wanting to share these epic Salted Caramel Cream Puffs. So here they are, and the nerdy 4,000 words that explain how to make them! 😅
Don't let that word count scare you away! In the article, I deep dive into what makes a GREAT cream puff, and explain why I think your best chance of tasting one is to make them at home. Plus, of course, get all my tips and hacks to ease your way to a delightful result!
These Salted Caramel Cream Puffs might very well be the very best dessert I've ever created. Don't just take my word for it: everyone who's tasted these bite-sized masterpieces has sighed this same statement in delight, all while cleaning every last drop of that addictive salted caramel sauce off their plates. And the next question is always, "Can I have another one?" | | Share your creations with me!
What's happening in your kitchen this month? Do you think you'll give choux pastry a go for your holiday entertaining? I'd love to know!
If you make any of the dishes in this email, I'd love to hear about your experience. Simply reply to this email, or snap a picture and tag me (@foodnouveau) on Instagram. | | | Rose Raspberry Fool Cream Puffs | | | These Rose Raspberry Fool Cream Puffs are not only pretty as a picture, but they're delightful, too! They're perfect for an afternoon tea party, as individual desserts after an elegant dinner, or stacked on a tiered cake stand taking center stage at a holiday dessert table. The flavor combination is a classic French pastry pairing: tart raspberries combined with the delicate floral notes of rosewater create a bite that is sure to impress!
| | Éclairs have seen a spectacular rise in popularity over the past decade and I think that's in part because they are equally elegant and fun to eat! Éclairs don't really take themselves too seriously and you can have so much fun decorating them and changing up the fillings. This recipe for Dark Chocolate Éclairs has detailed step-by-step instructions and lots of clever tips to put you right at ease.
| | | Classic Gougères (Cheese Puffs!) | | | Classic Gougères (aka French Cheese Puffs) are inevitably the most popular bite at any holiday party they're invited to. Not only are gougères easy to make, but you can make them ahead of time and even freeze them. And as we all know, bite-sized appetizers you can eat while standing up and chatting with interesting people (without worrying you're going to spill or drip on yourself!) are a must-have. My gougères recipe comes with suggestions for 15 different flavor combinations so you never have to serve the same flavor twice.
| | | Passion Fruit, Apricot & Peach Cream Puffs | | | These Passion Fruit, Apricot, and Peach Cream Puffs promise to warm up the cooler seasons. You don't need to worry about stone fruits being out of season because we're using jam to make these treats! It's just one of several time-saving tips that will have you whipping up these cream puffs in no time at all. You can even get the kids to help you pipe the filling into the puffs. And you can change up the flavor to go with whatever jam you prefer or have on hand.
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| | That's it for today but I'd love to hear from you! If there's something you'd like to see me tackle or you'd simply like to connect, all you have to do is hit "reply" to this email and say hello!
Until next time,
Marie ❤️ | | | | | | | | |
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