Croquembouche

Croquembouche is fun to look at and eat, but did you know it's also fun to make? Here's how to make both traditional & chocolate versions!

Croquembouche is a traditional French christening and wedding cake that isn't a cake at all—it's an impressive tower of caramel-crusted cream puffs. With a bit of patience, you can make this towering dessert at home.

Christmas croquembouche with a cake centre

Vous cherchez à impressionner vos invités avec un dessert qui fait son effet ? 🌟 Découvrez cette recette facile et rapide de croquembouche au caramel ! Parfait pour les occasions spéciales, ce dessert spectaculaire allie croustillant et douceur. Avec des choux légers et un caramel doré, c'est une recette de pâtisserie qui ravira petits et grands. Lancez-vous et régalez-vous !

Is this caramel cream-puff skyscraper a showstopper? Yes. Is it a major-league project? Yes! Here’s the strategy: Make the puffs and the pastry cream a couple of days in advance, then tackle assembly on the morning of the day you plan to serve this.

Here is a splendid edible centerpiece for your New Year’s table, the croquembouche — row upon row of tiny cream puffs mounted into a conical tower and glittering with caramel. It’s fun to assemble and is guaranteed to bring gasps of delight from your guests.

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