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French Chouquettes (Sugar Puffs) Recipe

French Chouquettes (Sugar Puffs) Recipe
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French Chouquettes are delightful bite-sized puffs made from choux pastry, sprinkled with crunchy pearl sugar for a sweet, airy treat. Perfectly crisp on the outside and light on the inside, these sugar puffs are an easy and elegant snack or dessert loved in France and beyond.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
  • 4 large eggs

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup pearl sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Heat liquids and butter: In a saucepan, combine water, whole milk, cubed unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and salt. Heat the mixture over medium heat until the butter melts completely and it comes to a boil.
  3. Add flour: Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the all-purpose flour all at once. Mix vigorously until the dough pulls away from the sides of the pan and forms a cohesive ball.
  4. Cook dough slightly: Return the pan to medium heat. Cook the dough for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to dry it out slightly and help it form a smooth paste. Then, remove from heat and let it cool slightly so the eggs don’t scramble when added.
  5. Incorporate eggs: Add the eggs one at a time into the dough, mixing thoroughly after each addition until the dough is smooth, glossy, and has a pipeable consistency.
  6. Pipe the dough: Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a plain tip. Pipe small, evenly sized mounds onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them to allow for expansion.
  7. Add pearl sugar: Generously sprinkle the tops of each mound with pearl sugar to create the signature crunchy sugary topping.
  8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chouquettes puff up and turn a beautiful golden brown. Avoid opening the oven door during baking to maintain steam inside.
  9. Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and allow the chouquettes to cool slightly on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature for the best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Use fresh eggs at room temperature for the best dough consistency.
  • Do not open the oven door while baking to prevent the chouquettes from collapsing.
  • Pearl sugar is essential for authentic texture and crunch; do not substitute with regular granulated sugar.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain crispness for up to 2 days.
  • For variation, try filling the cooled chouquettes with pastry cream or chocolate ganache.

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Keywords: French Chouquettes, Sugar Puffs, Choux Pastry, Pearl Sugar, French Pastry, Easy Dessert, Bite-sized Puffs

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