Pink Choux Buns with Vanilla Bean Cream
Pink Choux Buns with Vanilla Bean Cream are a delightful treat that combines a light, airy pastry with a luscious vanilla bean filling. Perfect for any occasion, these stunning pink buns are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create this restaurant-quality dessert right in your own kitchen.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 buns 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 vanilla bean (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Pink food coloring (to preference)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a saucepan, melt butter with water and sugar until bubbling. Remove from heat and stir in flour until smooth.
- Allow mixture to cool slightly, then add eggs one at a time until the dough is glossy and smooth.
- Pipe small mounds onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them about 1-2 inches apart.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and puffed; avoid opening the oven during baking.
- While baking, whip heavy cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Once cooled, fill each bun with the vanilla bean cream using a piping bag.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun (35g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: You can add citrus zest or flavored liqueurs to the cream for a unique twist. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days.