Choux Temptations

Light, airy, and crispy, the versatile choux have been delighting pastry enthusiasts for centuries. Choux Temptations is a celebration of the beloved choux that includes instructions for creating thirty sophisticated and innovative choux pastries, ranging from the familiar French classics such as eclairs, profiteroles, Paris-Brest, Religieuses, and Saint-Honores to the contemporary creations of elegant choux tarts, modern eclairs, and whimsical choux characters. The book also expands the possibility of choux pastry with seven tantalizing savory creations. The fundamental technique of the dual-cooking process for preparing pate a choux (choux paste) and the multi-stage baking approach for solving a common problem in baking choux are introduced. Choux Temptations is an indispensable source of inspiration and guidance for creating professional-quality choux pastries. Each recipe is accompanied by step-by-step photographs as well as photographs of finished works.