Cream-Filled Choux Pastry Bites
A Chinese-inspired dessert, these cream-filled choux pastry bites are a perfect fusion of French and Asian flavors.
Ingredients
- ●1 1/2 cups warm water
- ●1 cup all-purpose flour
- ●1/2 cup butter, softened
- ●1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- ●4 large eggs
- ●1 tsp vanilla extract
- ●1/2 cup sugar
- ●1 package choux pastry dough
- ●1 cup whipped cream
- ●2 tsp matcha powder
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 3
In a medium saucepan, combine the warm water, sugar, and melted butter.
- 4
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes.
- 6
Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 7
Add the eggs one at a time, stirring well after each addition.
- 8
Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 9
Pipe the dough into small balls and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 10
Allow the pastry balls to cool completely.
- 11
Split each pastry ball in half horizontally using a serrated knife.
- 12
Fill the pastry shells with whipped cream and a sprinkle of matcha powder.
- 13
Serve immediately.