
Dulce de Leche Choux Buns
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
These delightful choux buns have become my go to treat whenever I want something impressive but totally manageable. The magic is in how quick they come together, ready in just 45 minutes from start to finish, which makes them perfect for unexpected guests or a last minute dessert craving. I fill them with luscious dulce de leche and top them with a chocolate drizzle that honestly feels fancy but costs hardly anything. Eggs, the star ingredient here, pack a serious nutritional punch with high quality protein that keeps you satisfied. What I love most is that despite how elegant these turn out, the actual technique is refreshingly simple and forgiving.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 150 gunsalted butter
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 2large eggs
- 120 mlwhole milk
- 5 gsalt
- 20 gunsalted butter, melted
- 120 gdulce de leche
- 20 gconfectioners' sugar
- 100 gchocolate chips
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, and salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and melted butter. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition.
Tip: Use a spatula to scrape the sides of the bowl.
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the milk mixture, whisking constantly until the batter is smooth.
- 5
Transfer the batter to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip.
Tip: Twist the tip to remove any air pockets.
- 6
Pipe the batter onto the prepared baking sheet in 4-6 equal pieces, leaving about 2.5 cm of space between each bun.
- 7
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the buns are golden brown and puffed.
Tip: Rotate the baking sheet halfway through baking.
- 8
Allow the buns to cool for 5 minutes before filling.
- 9
Split the buns in half horizontally using a serrated knife.
- 10
Spoon the dulce de leche into a piping bag fitted with a small round tip.
Tip: Use a spatula to spread the dulce de leche evenly.
- 11
Fill the buns with the dulce de leche, then sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.
- 12
Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
Tip: Drizzle the melted chocolate over the buns.
- 13
Serve the buns immediately, or store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
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