If you’re a fan of trending cooking shows like Zumbo’s Just Desserts, you’ll love making Choux Pastry with Cannabutter.
I always admire these pastry Chef’s and their incredible talents – not to mention, I wish I could jump through the screen and sample their baked goods!
For TV shows like Zumbo’s Just Desserts, Master Chef, and Sugar Rush I always notice that they are making Choux Pastry with delicious fillings.
But one thing they’re missing? Cannabutter!
I’m pretty sure it wouldn’t go over too well on Netflix as these shows are geared toward famillies, BUT if there ever was a “Getting Baked” TV Show, I would hope that my recipes were included.
I decided to play around in the kitchen with the ever changing rules around the pandemic and just get good at something – or at the very least, try something fun and new.
Choux pastry looks so fancy and complicated – but with a big deep breath and the right ingredients, I was able to create something fabulous – and you can too!
What Ingredients Do I Need for Choux Pastry?
Choux actually means cabbage – and it’s because these little pastries resemble cabbages, but rest assured – they don’t taste a thing like the vegetable’s namesake.
There Are Two Rules
Stick to the exact ingredients and measurements.
Do not, DO NOT open the oven while they’re baking!
The Ingredient List
You may have a few ingredients in your pantry, or maybe all! Regardless, please don’t substitute or skip anything for today’s recipe – very important!
You’ll need:
Cannabutter
Water
Milk
Sugar
Salt
Flour
Eggs
Remember: DO NOT OPEN THE OVEN WHILE BAKING CHOUX!
How Do I Make Weed Butter?
Easy! If you don’t already have a batch ready to go, follow these simple instructions step-by-step:
A recipe on how to make cannabis butter at home. After many cannabutter recipes, we find that this is by far the best way to infuse weed with butter.
Decarboxylate your weed by spreading your cannabis evenly on an oven tray And coat with aluminum foil.
Place in the oven on 240F/115C for 25 till 45 minutes, and then let it cool.
Grind your dry cannabis or chop it till fine.
Place the cannabis in a strong mason jar, add butter and (1 tsp of sunflower lecithin)(optional)
Place your closed jar in cold water and let it come to a boil, Boil for 2 to 3 hours.
Strain your butter through a cheesecloth.
Cool down
Now you can use the Cannabis Butter (Cannabutter)
Video
Notes
If using a mason jar, be sure to start with cold water. Furthermore, it is imperative to let the water cool gradually so that your glass will not shatter.The video guide might be slightly different than the blog recipe. The blog recipe is the most updated and accurate.
Combine the cannabutter, water, milk, salt, and granulated sugar together in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the butter has melted. Bring mixture to a simmer. Once simmering, reduce heat to low and add the flour all at once. Stir until the flour is completely incorporated and a thick dough clumps into a ball. Mash the dough ball against the bottom and sides of the pan for 1 minute, which gently cooks the flour. Remove from heat and transfer to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or, if using a handheld mixer, a large mixing bowl. Allow to cool down for a few minutes before adding the eggs in the next step.
With the mixer running on low speed, slowly add the eggs in 3-4 separate additions mixing for 30 seconds between each. The mixture will look curdled at first, but will begin to come together as the mixer runs. Pour in the final addition of beaten eggs very slowly. Stop adding when the choux pastry has reached the desired texture: shiny, thick, and smooth with a pipeable consistency.
CREAM PUFFS
For cream puff and profiterole shells: Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Lightly brush the parchment with water, which creates a humid environment for the pastry shells allowing them to puff up without drying out or burning.
Pipe 2-inch mounds about 3 inches apart. Watch the video in the blog post above for a visual. You can also use a zipped-top bag and cut off the corner for easy piping. Using a water moistened finger, smooth down the peaks and lightly brush each with egg wash.
Bake for 20 minutes then, keeping the pastries in the oven, reduce oven to 350°F (177°C) and continue to bake for 10-15 more minutes until golden brown. Do not open the oven as the pastries cook, as cool air will prevent them from properly puffing up. Remove from the oven and transfer to a cooling rack. Allow to cool completely before filling.
Split open pastries and fill with cannabis lemon cream, your fav jam, a combination of these, or your favorite filling. You can also poke a hole in the pastries and pipe the filling inside.
And if you love how-to-videos, our YouTube channel has everything you need.
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As always, happy canna-cooking!
Steph Van De Ven
I am a prof writer/blogger & love my daily dose. I'm Canadian-Dutch, a horse owner, and love exploring new CBD & THC recipes, trends & products to share with you! #Cannadish