Pate a Choux

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 13

Delicious Pate a Choux recipe for your dessert

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

55 min

Ready In

75 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

206

Sugar

Fat

15g

Pate a Choux is a French pastry dough that is used to make various desserts. This light, airy dough is made from a combination of flour, butter, eggs, and water. Pate a Choux dough is versatile and can be used to create desserts such as cream puffs, eclairs, and profiteroles. The dough is fairly simple to make but requires precision in measurements and technique. Once mastered, this delicious dough can be used to create a variety of desserts that are sure to impress.

Instructions

1.	In a saucepan, bring water, butter, sugar, and salt to a boil over medium heat
2.	Once boiling, remove from heat and add flour all at once
3.	Stir rapidly until dough forms a ball and pulls away from the pan
4.	Add eggs and egg whites one at a time, beating well after each addition
5.	Once all eggs are incorporated, dough should be smooth and glossy

PROS

Pate a Choux is a versatile dough that can be used for desserts such as cream puffs, eclairs, and profiteroles
The dough is light and airy, making for a delightful dessert

CONS

The dough can be tricky to make as it requires precise measurements and quick stirring skills
The finished product does not have a long shelf life and is best consumed the day it is made

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Pate a Choux is not the healthiest dessert option, it does contain protein and essential amino acids from the egg content.
It is also low in sugar, as the recipe only calls for a small amount of sugar for flavor.

	1 1/2 cups water
	2/3 cup butter , cubed
	1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
	1 teaspoon salt
	2 1/4 cups bread flour
	6 eggs , large
	3 egg whites , large