Croquembouche
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Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, combine 1 cup water, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce heat to low and add flour. Stir vigorously until the mixture forms a ball.
- Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes. Then, beat in the eggs one at a time until smooth.
- Transfer the dough to a piping bag and pipe small balls onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Let cool completely.
- In a separate saucepan, combine sugar, 1/2 cup water, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat without stirring until it reaches a golden caramel color.
- Dip the top of each choux pastry ball into the caramel and stack them in a cone shape on a serving platter.
- Use any remaining caramel to drizzle over the top for decoration.
- Allow the croquembouche to set before serving.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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