Croquembouche

A towering masterpiece of caramel-covered cream puffs surrounded by golden threads of spun sugar, the croquembouche is the celebration cake of France.

Ginger-Lemongrass Choux Pastry

Designed as a replacement for the classic biscuit in strawberry shortcake, these choux puffs are light and airy, and infused with the flavor of ginger and lemongrass. They're also topped with a crackly, crunchy layer of cornflake craquelin. While they're delicious in strawberry shortcake, they're also great served with whipped cream, ice cream, or pastry cream.

Paris–Brest (Pâte à Choux With Praline Crème Mousseline)

Almond-studded choux pastry and rich, nutty praline crème mousseline join forces in this impressive French dessert.

Cream Puffs

Light and crisp cream puffs, filled with your choice of rich pastry cream, whipped cream, or crème légère, will satisfy dessert lovers everywhere.

Chouquettes

Chouquettes are small choux pastry puffs topped with snowy white grains of pearl sugar. They bake up quickly and make a delicious snack or after-dinner treat.

How to Make Choux Pastry (Pâte à Choux)

Choux pastry, or pâte à choux, makes everything from cream puffs, profiteroles, and éclairs to Parisian gnocchi, churros, and beignets. It's easy to make, as long as you understand the process.

Classic Éclairs

Crisp choux pastry, a rich vanilla bean–infused pastry cream, and an intense chocolate glaze.

Profiteroles

Light, crisp choux “sandwiches” stuffed with creamy vanilla ice cream and drizzled with a warm chocolate sauce.

Éclairs

Homemade éclairs - easier than you think! Light as air choux pastry filled with cream and topped with a shiny chocolate glaze.

Gougères (Choux Pastry Cheese Puffs)

Gougères are cheesy puffs made from French choux pastry. The choux base is quick and easy to whip up, and the gougères bake up golden and crisp.