Colorful Choux au Craquelin

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated March/April 2021

A simple addition amplifies the sweetness, crunch, and visual appeal of this classic treat.

SERVES Makes 24

TIME 1¾ hours, plus 3 hours chilling and cooling

Colorful Choux au Craquelin

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

For our choux au craquelin recipe—airy, crispy shells encasing smooth, lush pastry cream—we began by making our pastry cream, which we reinforced with a little extra flour so that it could be lightened with whipped cream later on. While it ...

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