Description
Decadent Pistachio Chocolate Choux Buns for Sweet Indulgence
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup pistachio paste
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 ounces dark chocolate (70%)
- ½ cup butter (for glaze)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup water, ½ cup milk, ½ cup unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon sugar, and a pinch of salt. Bring this mixture to a rolling boil over medium heat.
- Once boiling, quickly add 1 cup of all-purpose flour and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the dough forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan, about 2 minutes.
- Allow the choux dough to cool for about 5 minutes.
- Once slightly cooled, beat in 4 room temperature eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Using a piping bag fitted with a large round tip, pipe uniform rounds of choux dough onto the prepared sheets, about 2 inches apart.
- Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes. Avoid opening the oven door during this time to prevent the choux from collapsing.
- After about 15-20 minutes, transfer the baked choux buns to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a bowl, whisk together 4 egg yolks, ½ cup sugar, and 2 tablespoons cornstarch. Gradually add 2 cups of hot milk, whisking continuously to combine.
- Transfer this mixture to a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons butter and ½ cup pistachio paste, then let chill.
- Once your choux buns are completely cooled, use a small sharp knife to poke a hole in the base of each bun. Fill a piping bag with the chilled pistachio cream and gently squeeze it into each bun until you feel a slight heft.
- To make the chocolate glaze, heat ½ cup of heavy cream until just simmering, then pour it over 4 ounces of chopped dark chocolate in a bowl. Let it sit for a few minutes and then stir until smooth.
- Add in 1 tablespoon of butter for added shine and smoothness, creating a luscious glaze to crown your choux buns.
- Dip the filled choux buns into the warm chocolate glaze to coat the tops beautifully. Consider adding a swirl of pistachio cream or sprinkle with chopped roasted pistachios before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg