Foie gras and onion confit choux puffs

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Appetizer
Very Easy
55 min
122 Kcal

Looking for a festive appetizer? Try our choux puffs with foie gras and onion confit ;-) An easy recipe that can be made even quicker if you prepare the puffs in advance and fill them at the last minute! We explain how to make everything from scratch, step by step below ↓ ↓

Ingredients

20

Choux pastry:

Materials

  • Piping bag (optional)

Preparation

Preparation30 min
Cook time25 min
  • Foie gras and onion confit choux puffs - Preparation step 1In a pot, heat the water with the butter and salt. When the butter has melted, add the flour all at once and stir until the dough pulls away from the sides of the pot.
  • Foie gras and onion confit choux puffs - Preparation step 2Remove from heat, and add the eggs one at a time, mixing each time. Stir vigorously, as the elasticity of the dough forms at this stage.
  • Foie gras and onion confit choux puffs - Preparation step 3Using a piping bag, shape the choux puffs to the desired size. Beat the egg and brush it over the puffs, rounding their shape nicely.
  • Foie gras and onion confit choux puffs - Preparation step 4Bake for 25 minutes at 360°F. Be careful, at the end of baking, do not take them out of the oven directly, as they may deflate. Leave the oven door ajar for 10 minutes before removing them.
  • Foie gras and onion confit choux puffs - Preparation step 5Cut the top off each choux puff and add a little onion confit. Add a piece of foie gras and a little more onion confit.
  • Foie gras and onion confit choux puffs - Preparation step 6Put the tops back on the choux puffs. And there you have it—your foie gras choux puffs are ready!

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FAQ ❓

How should I store the foie gras choux puffs?

We recommend storing the choux puffs in an airtight container in the refrigerator. For best quality, enjoy them within 2 days of making them.
Yes, you can prepare the choux pastry in advance and store it in the refrigerator. It is best to bake the puffs just before serving so they stay crisp.
These choux puffs pair perfectly with a sweet white wine or champagne, which will enhance the flavors of the foie gras and onion confit.
Yes, you can replace the foie gras with cream cheese or pâté for a less rich version, while keeping the onion confit for sweetness.
Foie gras choux puffs are a French specialty, often served during the holidays and on special occasions, showcasing French cuisine and its luxury ingredients.

Nutrition

for 1 serving / for 100 g
Calories: 122Kcal
  • Carbo: 3.3g
  • Total fat: 10.7g
  • Saturated fat: 4.8g
  • Proteins: 2.8g
  • Fibers: 0.2g
  • Sugar: 0.4g
  • ProPoints: 3
  • SmartPoints: 5
Nutritional information for 1 serving (41g)
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