Elegant Swan Mini Pastries (Print out)

Light choux swans filled with vanilla cream and dusted with powdered sugar for a delicate treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Choux Pastry

01 - 1/2 cup water
02 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter
03 - 1/4 tsp salt
04 - 1/2 tsp sugar
05 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
06 - 2 large eggs

→ Vanilla Cream Filling

07 - 3/4 cup heavy cream
08 - 1 tbsp powdered sugar
09 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

→ Decoration

10 - Powdered sugar, for dusting

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 390°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a saucepan, combine water, butter, salt, and sugar. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in flour all at once. Return to medium heat, stirring constantly until the dough forms a ball and pulls away from the pan sides, about 2 minutes.
03 - Let the dough cool slightly, then beat in eggs one at a time until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
04 - Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a medium round tip. Pipe 12 oval bodies onto the prepared baking sheet. Using a small round tip, pipe 12 S-shaped necks on the same sheet.
05 - Bake the bodies for 25 to 30 minutes and the necks for 10 to 12 minutes, until golden and crisp. Allow to cool completely.
06 - Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
07 - Slice off the top third of each choux body. Cut the tops lengthwise in half to form wings. Fill the bottom halves with cream, attach two wings on each side, and position an S-shaped neck at the front. Dust lightly with powdered sugar.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Light, flaky choux pastry crafted into elegant swan shapes adds charm and sophistication.
  • Vanilla cream filling provides a smooth and sweet contrast to the pastry.
  • Perfect for special occasions, tea-time, or as a delicate dessert treat.
  • Vegetarian-friendly with easily accessible ingredients.
  • Impress guests with a beautiful presentation and delicious flavor.
02 -
  • Pipe bodies and necks separately to control baking times and ensure perfect textures.
  • Use a medium round tip for bodies and a small round tip for necks to create distinct shapes.
  • Cool pastries completely before filling to prevent cream from melting.
  • Cover filled pastries lightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate if not serving immediately, but consume within a few hours.
  • Practice piping on parchment before shaping your final batch for best results.
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