Savoury Choux Buns with Creamy Mushrooms

Crisp savoury choux pastry buns filled with a rich, creamy mushroom and sherry sauce for a retro-style vegetarian meal.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 643.8 kcals 2575.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 34.9 grams 139.6 grams
Fat 48.6 grams 194.2 grams
Protein 17.1 grams 68.4 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
100
g
Unsalted Butter
cut into 1cm cubes
4
piece
Egg
beaten, free-range
25
g
Parmesan
finely grated, or similar vegetarian hard cheese
Fruits
0.5
piece
Lemon
juice only
GrainsCereals
Liquids
2
tbsp
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
1
tbsp
Thyme
chopped
2
piece
Garlic
chopped cloves
1
tbsp
OilsFats
1
tbsp
Vegetables
1
piece
Banana Shallot
large, sliced
600
g
Mixed Mushrooms
roughly chopped

Steps

  • Preheat oven to 200°C and line a baking tray with parchment.
  • Boil 100g butter, salt, and 300ml water in a saucepan.
  • Stir in flour and thyme until a smooth dough ball forms.
  • Beat in eggs gradually until the dough is stiff and glossy.
  • Place four 10cm dough blobs on the tray and sprinkle with parmesan.
  • Bake for 30 minutes at 200°C, then move to bottom shelf for 10 minutes.
  • Split one side of each bun to let steam escape and cool on a rack.
  • Sauté shallots in butter and oil until soft.
  • Cook mushrooms, garlic, and thyme for 10 minutes until liquid evaporates.
  • Simmer with sherry and crème fraîche for 10 minutes until reduced.
  • Stir in lemon juice, parsley, and seasoning.
  • Halve the buns, fill with the mushroom mixture, and serve warm.