Is pastry cream the same as custard?

The main difference between a custard and pastry cream is how you use it. Custards are firm, but creamy, while pastry cream is thicker because it contains more starch. Custards may be served warm, but pastry cream is almost always served cold. Pastry cream is similar to pudding, but the difference lies in its use.

What can be made from choux pastry?

Choux pastry is used to make profiteroles, éclairs and choux puffs and is the basis of the dramatic dessert Gâteau St Honoré. It can also be used for savoury pastries such as gougère, a large ring of choux flavoured with Gruyère or Emmental cheese.

How to make a chocolate custard filled choux bun?

To begin, make the choux. Gently heat the milk, water, butter, salt and sugar in a saucepan until melted together, then add the flour. Beat the mixture over a moderate heat until it’s smooth and comes away from the sides of the pan when mixed.

What kind of pastry is a light choux pastry?

A light, cream puff-like pastry filled with a sweet egg custard and fresh, organic strawberries. Garnished with a drizzle of bakers chocolate and a dusting of powdered sugar, it’s the perfect summer treat! MAKE IT SHINE!

How do you make choux pastry in Vitamix?

Making choux pastry may seem intimidating to some, but finishing the dough in the Vitamix takes out all of the guesswork, ensuring the eggs are perfectly incorporated throughout the mixture. To begin, make the choux. Gently heat the milk, water, butter, salt and sugar in a saucepan until melted together, then add the flour.

What do you put on a choux pastry Eclair?

Each Eclair is lovingly hand-made with Choux pastry to be light, pleasant, and not overly sweet. Our Eclairs are made using premium ingredients, we use real fruits, not artificial essences. For extra Va-va-voom we fill them with a custard and top with a mousse or cheesecake.