Windbeutel (Choux Pastry) with Vanilla Cream
Ingredients
For the Choux Pastry:
- 250 ml (1 cup) water or milk
- 1 pinch of salt
- 60 g (4 tbsp) butter
- 150 g (1 ¼ cups) flour
- 4 eggs
- 1 pinch of baking powder
For the Lemon Vanilla Cream:
- 100 g (½ cup) whipping cream
- Zest of 1 lemon
Additionally:
Directions
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar and fresh berries.
- Enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea for a delightful afternoon snack.
- These pastries also pair beautifully with a drizzle of melted chocolate or fruit coulis.
Cooking Tip
- Make sure to cool the pastries completely before filling them, or the cream will melt.
- When adding eggs to the dough, make sure the dough is not too hot to prevent cooking the eggs.
Nutritional Benefit
Dietary Information
- Vegetarian
- Can be made gluten-free by using a gluten-free flour mix.
- Contains dairy, eggs, and gluten.
Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)
- Calories: 270 kca
- Protein: 7 g
- Fat: 15 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Sugar: 12 g
Storage
- Store filled pastries in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Unfilled choux pastries can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 1 month.