Pastry Puffs with Caviar

Pastry Puffs with Caviar
45 min.
24
43kcal

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Indulge in the luxurious taste of Pastry Puffs with Caviar, a delightful appetizer that is sure to impress your guests at any gathering. These elegant little bites combine the rich, briny flavor of high-quality caviar with light and airy profiteroles, creating a perfect harmony of textures and tastes. Whether you're hosting a sophisticated cocktail party or simply looking to elevate your next meal, these pastry puffs are the ideal choice.

With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can easily whip up 24 servings of these delectable treats. The process begins with a classic choux pastry, which puffs up beautifully in the oven, resulting in a golden, crispy exterior that encases a soft, airy interior. Once baked, each puff is filled with a luxurious mixture of hard-boiled egg and fresh parsley, topped off with a generous dollop of caviar for that extra touch of elegance.

Not only are these pastry puffs visually stunning, but they also offer a delightful burst of flavor in every bite. The combination of the savory egg filling and the briny caviar creates a sophisticated taste experience that will leave your guests raving. Perfect for antipasti platters, starters, or as a chic snack, Pastry Puffs with Caviar are a must-try for any culinary enthusiast looking to impress.

Ingredients

  • 2.5 oz caviar ( 75 g; preferably sevruga or osetra)
  • large eggs raw ()
  • 0.5 cup flour all-purpose
  • tablespoon parsley fresh finely chopped
  • large hardboiled eggs 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup butter unsalted cut into small pieces
  • 0.5 cup water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • sieve
  • wooden spoon
  • pastry bag
  • serrated knife

Directions

  1. Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 425°F. Butter a large baking sheet.
  2. Bring water, butter, and salt to a boil in a 1 1/2- to 2 1/2-quart heavy saucepan over high heat, stirring. Reduce heat to moderate.
  3. Add flour all at once and cook, beating with a wooden spoon until mixture pulls away from side of pan, about 45 seconds.
  4. Remove from heat and cool slightly, then add 2 raw eggs 1 at a time, beating well with wooden spoon after each addition.
  5. Transfer mixture to pastry bag and pipe 24 mounds (about 1 inch wide by 1 inch high) onto baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart. With a finger dipped in water, lightly tap down points on mounds to make tops round.
  6. Bake profiteroles until puffed and golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
  7. Remove from oven and pierce each profiterole once with a wooden pick. Turn off oven and return profiteroles to oven, letting them stand in residual heat 5 minutes more.
  8. Transfer to a rack to cool completely.
  9. Horizontally cut off top third of each profiterole with a serrated knife and discard tops. Force boiled egg through a medium-mesh sieve into a small bowl and stir in parsley. Spoon a rounded 1/4 teaspoon caviar into each profiterole and sprinkle with a bit of egg mixture.
  10. Profiteroles can be baked and cooled 1 day ahead, then kept in an airtight container at room temperature. Recrisp in a preheated 350°F oven, 5 minutes, before cutting and filling.

Nutrition Facts

Calories43kcal
Protein16.53%
Fat63.61%
Carbs19.86%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4.46
Glycemic Load
1.44
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.2256521673306%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.36mg
Myricetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:43.48kcal
2.17%
Fat:3.09g
4.75%
Saturated Fat:1.54g
9.61%
Carbohydrates:2.17g
0.72%
Net Carbohydrates:2.09g
0.76%
Sugar:0.05g
0.05%
Cholesterol:45.72mg
15.24%
Sodium:77.67mg
3.38%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.81g
3.62%
Vitamin B12:0.65µg
10.91%
Selenium:4.76µg
6.8%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.64%
Iron:0.58mg
3.23%
Vitamin K:2.94µg
2.8%
Vitamin A:133.19IU
2.66%
Magnesium:10.32mg
2.58%
Phosphorus:25.82mg
2.58%
Folate:9.44µg
2.36%
Vitamin B5:0.21mg
2.11%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.96%
Vitamin D:0.25µg
1.67%
Calcium:12.85mg
1.28%
Vitamin E:0.18mg
1.19%
Manganese:0.02mg
1.07%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.02%
Source:Epicurious