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Brown Butter Chouquettes


  • Author: Dulcia
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 10 1x

Description

The delightful crunch of Swedish pearl sugar paired with the rich, nutty flavor of brown butter makes these Chouquettes a tempting treat. Perfectly golden, they are a staple in French baking, capturing the essence of simplicity and elegance in each bite.


Ingredients

Scale

145g unsalted butter
125g whole milk
125g water
110g brown butter
5g Kosher salt
5g vanilla bean paste
15g sugar
165g all-purpose flour
240g eggs, lightly beaten (plus more if needed)
Swedish pearl sugar, for finishing


Instructions

Brown Butter:

Place the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook until melted and continue cooking until it foams and turns golden brown and nutty, about 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and cool slightly.
Chouquettes:
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Trace 1 1/4” circles on each sheet, flip so the drawing is underneath.
In a pot, combine milk, water, brown butter, salt, vanilla, and sugar. Heat until the mixture boils. Remove from heat and quickly stir in flour. Return to heat; cook while stirring for 2 minutes to dry out.
Transfer to a stand mixer with a paddle attachment. Mix on medium for 1 minute to cool, then on low, slowly add eggs until incorporated. If too stiff, add another egg.
Fill a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe onto traced circles, ending each with a flick of the wrist. Flatten any points with a wet fingertip. Sprinkle heavily with Swedish pearl sugar.
Bake at 400°F for 15 minutes, then reduce to 350°F and bake another 10-15 minutes until golden. Vent each with a knife and cool on a rack.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 220