Salted Caramel Choux Buns
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Salted Caramel Choux Buns are delicate pastries filled with a luxurious salted caramel cream. Made with butter, eggs, flour and water, these buns are topped with caramel sauce and finished with a sprinkle of sea salt. With just 20 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking, they suit anyone looking to impress with an elegant, indulgent treat.
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Ingredients
- 500 gall-purpose flour
- 200 gbutter
- 1 gsalt
- 250 mlwater
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 100 mlheavy cream
- 2large eggs
- 1 gsea salt
- 50 gunsalted butter
- 50 gcaramel sauce
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: Optional: grease the sheet for extra release.
- 2
In a medium saucepan, combine flour, butter, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture forms a ball.
Tip: Adjust the heat as needed to prevent burning.
- 3
Gradually add the water, stirring with a wooden spoon until the dough comes together in a ball.
Tip: The dough should be slightly sticky; if too dry, add a little more water.
- 4
Transfer the dough to a stand mixer fitted with a piping bag. Pipe the dough into 8-10 identical balls, about 5cm in diameter.
Tip: Use a round tip to create a smooth, rounded shape.
- 5
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the choux pastry is golden brown.
Tip: Rotate the baking sheet halfway through the baking time to ensure even browning.
- 6
In a separate saucepan, combine granulated sugar and heavy cream. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches 115°C.
Tip: Monitor the temperature closely to prevent burning.
- 7
Remove the choux pastry from the oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes.
Tip: Pierce the pastry with a skewer or fork to create a hole for filling.
- 8
Fill a piping bag with the salted caramel sauce and pipe into the cooled choux pastry.
Tip: Drizzle with extra caramel sauce, if desired.
- 9
Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and serve immediately.
Tip: Garnish with additional sea salt, if desired.
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