Croquembouche

local_grocery_store Ingredients

• 1 cup Water
• 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 4 Eggs
• 2 cups Heavy cream
• 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 cup Caramel sauce

restaurant_menu Method

1. 1.Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2.In a medium saucepan, combine the water, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
3. 3.Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the flour all at once. Stir vigorously until the mixture forms a ball.
4. 4.Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and let it cool for 5 minutes.
5. 5.Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. The dough should be smooth and shiny.
6. 6.Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a round tip.
7. 7.Pipe small mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each one.
8. 8.Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the puffs are golden brown and puffed.
9. 9.Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
10. 10.In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
11. 11.Fill a piping bag fitted with a small round tip with the whipped cream.
12. 12.Using a sharp knife, make a small hole in the bottom of each puff.
13. 13.Pipe the whipped cream into each puff until they are filled.
14. 14.Dip the bottom of each puff into the caramel sauce and stack them in a pyramid shape on a serving platter.
15. 15.Drizzle the remaining caramel sauce over the top of the croquembouche.
16. 16.Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately.

lightbulb_outline Tips

• chevron_rightMake sure to let the dough cool slightly before adding the eggs, to prevent them from scrambling.
• chevron_rightBe careful when dipping the puffs into the caramel sauce, as it can be hot.
• chevron_rightIf you don't have a piping bag, you can use a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off.
• chevron_rightFor a fun twist, you can add different flavors to the whipped cream, such as chocolate or coffee.
• chevron_rightDon't worry if your croquembouche isn't perfect - it will still taste amazing!