As far as homemade snacks go, these guys are up there. Chouquettes are incredibly light puffs are choux pastry in its simplest form; there’s no need to worry about filling or glazing them, just make sure to coat them generously in pearl sugar to bring that satisfying crunch and just enough sweetness. So simple and moreish, you’ll struggle to have just one.
Chouquettes
Prep 5 min
Cook 40 min
Cool 20 min
Makes 25-30
60ml milk
50g unsalted butter
½ tbsp sugar
¼ tsp salt
75g plain flour
2-3 eggs, beaten
Pearl sugar, for sprinkling
Heat the oven to 200C (180C fan)/390F/gas 6 and line two baking trays.
Put 60ml water, the milk, butter, sugar and salt into a pan and heat until
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