Choux au Craquelin Recipe

Name: Choux au Craquelin Recipe
Prep time: 80 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 110 min
Yield: 18
Ingredients: 4 ounces (1/2 cup; 115g) light brown sugar; 4 ounces (1 stick;115g) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, and softened to about 68°F (20°C); 4 ounces (about 1 scant cup; 115g) all-purpose flour, sifted; 1/8 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume; One recipe Choux Pastry (made with water), transferred to a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2-inch plain round tip; One recipe vanilla , chocolate , or lemon pastry cream, or one recipe crème légère , transferred to a pastry bag fitted with a 1/4-inch plain round tip (see note)

Prep Time

1h 20m

Cook Time

30m

Total Time

1h 50m

This Choux au Craquelin recipe combines light brown sugar, unsalted butter, and all-purpose flour to create a delicious pastry dough. Pipe the Choux Pastry onto a baking sheet, top with Craquelin dough, and fill with your choice of pastry cream. A delightful, classic French treat for any occasion.

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Servings: 18

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4 ounces (1/2 cup; 115g) light brown sugar

4 ounces (1 stick;115g) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, and softened to about 68°F (20°C)

4 ounces (about 1 scant cup; 115g) all-purpose flour, sifted

1/8 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume

One recipe Choux Pastry (made with water), transferred to a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2-inch plain round tip

One recipe vanilla , chocolate , or lemon pastry cream, or one recipe crème légère , transferred to a pastry bag fitted with a 1/4-inch plain round tip (see note)

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

131kcal

6%
Fat

6g

0%
Saturated Fat

3g

0%
Carbohydrates

24g

1%
Fiber

0g

0%
Sugar

13g

0%
Protein

1g

0%
Cholesterol

19mg

0%
Sodium

28mg

1%

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

Choux au Craquelin Recipe

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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