Ingredients
✓ 1 cup water
✓ 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cubed)
✓ 1 cup all-purpose flour
✓ 1/4 teaspoon salt
✓ 4 large eggs
✓ 1 cup heavy cream
✓ 1/2 cup pistachio paste (store-bought or homemade)
✓ 1/4 cup powdered sugar
✓ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
✓ Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
✓ Cook water and cubed butter in a small saucepan until boiling, then add flour all at once and whisk vigorously for 1-2 minutes.
✓ Return pan to low heat and continue stirring until mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan.
✓ Cool mixture slightly while cracking eggs one at a time into it.
✓ Pipe choux pastries onto baking sheet using a star tip (about 1/2 inch).
✓ Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 350°F and bake another 20-30 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
✓ In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, pistachio paste, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
✓ Reduce heat to low and cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened slightly, then remove from heat.
✓ Cut a small hole in the bottom of each chouquette and fill with warm pistachio cream.
✓ Dust top with powdered sugar and garnish with chopped pistachios before serving.
Notes
Accurate measurements are essential to achieve the right texture. Double-baking is crucial for light and airy choux pastry.
Nutrition
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 6