choux pastry

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A type of light pastry (made just from butter, water, flour and eggs) that is used to make profiteroles, éclairs, chouquettes, etc.

Pronunciation

/ʃuː ˈpeɪstɹi/ en-uk-choux pastry.ogg

Word forms

choux pastry choux pastries chou pastry

Etymology

Partial calque of French pâte à choux.

Synonyms

choux paste cream puff pastry

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