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Raspberry Choux with Crispy Top Recipe

Raspberry Choux with Crispy Top Recipe

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A light and airy choux pastry filled with raspberry cream and topped with a crispy golden crust, perfect for special occasions or casual gatherings.

  • Total Time: 55
  • Yield: 8-10 servings

Ingredients

✓ 1 cup water
✓ 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cubed)
✓ 1 cup all-purpose flour
✓ 1/4 teaspoon salt
✓ 4 large eggs
✓ 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
✓ 1/2 cup brown sugar
✓ 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
✓ 1 cup fresh raspberries (mashed)
✓ 1 cup heavy cream
✓ 1/4 cup powdered sugar
✓ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
✓ 1 tablespoon gelatin (optional, for stability)

Instructions

✓ Heat water and butter in a small saucepan until boiling

✓ Combine flour and salt; add to hot liquid mixture and whisk vigorously

✓ Cook dough on low heat, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon or spatula

✓ Transfer dough to a mixing bowl and cool slightly

✓ Beat in eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated

✓ Pipe dough onto a baking sheet to form choux shells

✓ Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown

✓ Prepare craquelin topping by mixing flour with brown sugar and softened butter

✓ Apply craquelin topping to cooled choux shells; brush top with water or milk

✓ Spoon raspberry cream filling into piping bag fitted with a small round tip

✓ Pipe filling into each choux shell

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature; do not overmix the dough to maintain texture. Brush tops with water before adding filling.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 12
  • Sodium: 450
  • Fat: 9
  • Carbohydrates: 27
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 3