Ingredients
Recipe for 4 people.
| 🍞 Choux pastry: | 🥚 4 eggs |
| 💧 250 ml water | 🧈 100 g butter |
| 🌾 200 g flour | 🍬 20 g sugar |
| 🧂 0.5 teaspoon salt | 🍯 100 g powdered sugar (for the caramel) |
| 🎂 20 cl very cold fresh cream | 🌿 Vanilla (for the Chiboust cream) |
| 🍓 30 g cocoa powder (optional) | 🧊 Icing of your choice |
Utensils
| 🍲 Pot | 🌡️ Cooking thermometer |
| 🍽️ Tart dish | 🥄 Wooden spoon |
| 🥄 Spatula | 🎂 Baking ring |
| 🍴 Whisk | 🧊 Container for the cream |
| 📏 Ruler or measuring tape | 🍨 Piping bag |
| ⏰ Timer | 🥣 Mixing bowl |
Step by step preparation
Preparation time: 6 hours
Cooking time: 50 minutes
Rest time: 30 minutes
Total cooking time: 50 minutes
STEP 1: Start by preparing the choux pastry by boiling the water, butter, and salt.
STEP 2: Remove the pot from the heat and incorporate the flour by mixing vigorously until a smooth dough forms.
STEP 3: Add the eggs one by one to the dough, mixing well between each addition to achieve a smooth consistency.
STEP 4: Preheat the oven to 180°C (th. 6) and prepare a baking tray with parchment paper.
STEP 5: Pipe small choux onto the tray using a piping bag, spacing them well apart.
STEP 6: Bake the choux for about 25 minutes without opening the oven.
STEP 7: While baking, prepare the caramel by melting sugar in a pot until it turns golden.
STEP 8: Once the choux are baked, let them cool then dip the tops in caramel before assembling them.
STEP 9: Prepare the Chiboust cream by whisking eggs with sugar and mixing with the pastry cream.
STEP 10: Pipe the cream on top of the choux and arrange them in a crown to create the traditional Saint-Honoré.
The Saint-Honoré, a true symbol of French pastry, deserves special attention. Its preparation requires meticulous technique but the result is always up to expectations. Whether through the choux pastry, the craquelin or the Chiboust cream, each element contributes to create a balance of flavors and textures. Feel free to add your personal touch, whether by altering the filling or choosing different flavors. With its various steps, this dessert presents an accessible challenge that will delight guests at your next occasions. Get ready to amaze your friends and family with this timeless classic.
