Homemade Choux Pastry Recipe (Pâte à Choux)

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    24 profiteroles or 12 cream puffs

  • Calories

    39 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    French

Homemade Choux Pastry Recipe (Pâte à Choux)

This easy-to-make homemade choux pastry recipe comes together in a matter of minutes and is perfect for all your pastry needs.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup water
  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • ½ teaspoons coarse salt
  • 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 5 large eggs
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Instructions

  1. Add the water, salt, and butter to a medium-sized sauce pot.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil and ensure the butter is completely melted in.
  3. Remove the pan and whisk in the flour until it is combined.
  4. Return the pan to the cooktop over low to medium heat and vigorously whisk it until it forms a dough ball.
  5. Take the pan off the heat and whisk in 1 egg at a time until it is completely combined. See the notes.
  6. Use the choux pastry dough in any manner that you see fit.

Notes

  • Make-Ahead: You can make this choux pastry dough up to 2 days ahead for freshness.
  • How to Store: Keep it in a container and cover it in the refrigerator for 3 days. This will freeze well-wrapped in plastic wrap for up to 3 months. Thaw it in the refrigerator until it is soft and pliable. You can also freeze the choux pastry for up to 3 months after it's baked. Thaw it in the refrigerator for 1 day.
  • This is also the same dough used in gougéres and churros.
  • Be patient when whisking the eggs into the dough. It will appear like it is overhydrated and pulling away from the pan, but after a few seconds, it will incorporate into the dough.
  • Instead of whisking the eggs by hand, you can do it in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment on low to medium speed.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 39kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.3g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g Monounsaturated Fat 0.4g Trans Fat 0.005g Cholesterol 34mg (11%) Sodium 62mg (3%) Potassium 20mg (1%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 0.1g (0%) Vitamin A 51IU (1%) Calcium 7mg (1%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24profiteroles or 12 cream puffs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 39 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 39kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Trans Fat 0.005g 0%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 62mg 3%
Potassium 20mg 0%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Sugar 0.1g 0%
Vitamin A 51IU 1%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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