Description
Light, airy Chocolate Choux Pastry Buns with a delicate cocoa flavor and crisp golden shells. These elegant French-style pastries are easy to make and perfect for filling with cream, ganache, or custard.
Ingredients
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- 60 ml water
- 30 g butter
- 35 g flour
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil until butter is melted.
- Remove from heat and stir in flour and cocoa powder all at once. Mix vigorously until a dough forms and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- Return to low heat and cook for 1–2 minutes to dry the dough slightly.
- Transfer dough to a bowl and let cool for a couple of minutes. Gradually add the egg, mixing until the dough becomes smooth and shiny.
- Pipe or spoon small mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until puffed and firm. Turn off oven, crack door slightly, and let buns rest for 5 minutes to dry out.
- Cool completely before dusting with cocoa or filling with cream, ganache, or custard.
Notes
- Use room-temperature egg for easier mixing.
- Do not open the oven door during baking — it can cause the buns to collapse.
- Use freshly sifted cocoa for a smooth dough.
- Unfilled buns can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg