Choux pastry has a reputation for being difficult to master, but in fact it’s no bother once you know the technique. A pre-heated hot oven is essential to raise and set the choux and if you take ...

This month’s article features my first attempt at pate a choux, also known as cream ... hard and or dense puff pastry. I researched a lot of recipes before I tried my hand at it.

Choux pastry and puff pastry may look very similar, but they couldn't be more different in how they're made and in which type ...

Luckily, there are whole categories of pastry recipes that are relatively easy: choux pastries all start from a simple base; phyllo-based recipes don't even require that you make a dough.

If you’re stuck for something to do this weekend, give whipping this yummy recipe up a go ... Whilst the choux pastry is cooling, mix the pecans, maple syrup and vanilla extract in a small ...

It is usually cut in half and then filled with cream or pastry. Beignets are made from deep fried choux paste and split open and filled when cool. Churros are a variation on the choux recipe ...

for this recipe you will need a piping bag fitted with a 1cm/½in plain nozzle. Preheat the oven to 220C/200C Fan/Gas 7 and line a large baking tray with baking parchment. For the choux pastry ...

White chocolate mousse, with chocolate disc, choux pastry swans filled with milk chocolate and cream with a mixed berry sauce ...

Overwhelmed by the idea of making a choux pastry dessert? This simple but delicious choux pastry recipe makes baking a Paris-Brest, ice-cream Beignets or a dark chocolate éclair much more manageable.