When you think of cream puffs,you might imagine light, airy choux pastry filled with smooth, runny custard.That is the common ...

To the novice baker, choux pastry brings to mind the sort of fear-inducing, tear-jerking mess of a technical challenge assigned for maximum drama on The Great British Bake Off. Choux is ...

Pâte à choux is a versatile dough that can be sweet or savory. Here's how to make it correctly. Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College ...

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Though it may seem intimidating, making cream puffs, éclairs, or an impressive croquembouche is possible at home. But it's important to get the building blocks of these desserts down first. Each of ...