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Pate Choux with Creamy Macadamia Icing
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
 
Gluten-Free
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: creamy
Servings: 20 puffs
Calories: 321 kcal
Ingredients
Pate Choux
  • 1 cup purified water
  • 1 cup Earth Balance Vegan Butter Sticks
  • 1/6 tsp. sea salt
  • 1 1/3 cup gluten-free flour
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 5 eggs
Creamy Macadamia Icing
  • 2 cups agave nectar
  • 12 oz. raw cashew butter
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp. rice milk
  • 1/2 cup macadamia nuts
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. In a medium sized saucepan, combine water, Earth Balance Butter and sea salt over medium heat.  Bring to a soft boil; reduce to a simmer.  Add gluten-free flour and cinnamon; mix until combined.  Cook for 2 minutes, continue to stir.
  3. Transfer dough into a mixing bowl.  Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 1 minute.  Slowly add five eggs, one at a time until well combined.  Continue to beat for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Using a tablespoon, portion out golf-ball sized rounds onto a baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
  6. Lower oven to 200 degrees F; continue to bake for another 5 minutes.
  7. Remove from oven.  Set aside to cool while you make the icing.

  8. Combine all icing ingredients in a food processor; pulse until smooth. Transfer mixture to serving dish. Serve with fresh strawberries. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Pate Choux with Creamy Macadamia Icing
Amount Per Serving
Calories 321 Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 41mg14%
Sodium 106mg5%
Potassium 188mg5%
Carbohydrates 31g10%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 16g18%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 59IU1%
Calcium 28mg3%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.