If you are old like me you probably remember the “Don’t hate me because I am beautiful” campaign for some shampoo I can’t remember the name of(great advertising, eh?). The actress/model Kelly LeBrock said those somewhat famous words. Someone’s beauty doesn’t make me hate them. It takes a lot for me to be a hater. Now, if they are beautiful, can eat what ever they want(without going and throwing up it) and are genuinely nice…then I am HATING that bitch. Lucky for me most of the “beautiful people” in this world don’t fit into this category. Most of the beautiful people are living off of 6 almonds a day, 2 packs of cigarettes a day and a diet Red Bull every other hour to keep them going. That and working out with their trainer, who comes to their house(now that I wouldn’t mind).
And Kelly LeBrock, can I be hating her? Nope, she was on Celebrity Fit Club a couple of seasons ago…that’s right, she’s a fatty now. Though, to be honest, she really wasn’t that fat. I would just say she had meat on her bones. I guess that is what happens when people stop paying you to starve yourself…you realize it wasn’t worth it. She lost weight and looked a little more like her former self, but I was still not hating.
Who you really should be hating is me. That’s right, me. Why? Because on Saturday morning, or more like afternoon, I leisurely got out of bed and strolled downstairs. I whipped up some pate choux. Made them into spoons. Stuff the spoons with peppermint whipped cream. Then dunked them into peppermint fudge sauce. Yes, ladies and gents, after I slept in, I ate whipped cream filled pate choux dipped in chocolate for breakfast. See, I told you…you are hating me. ๐ It’s okay, I understand.
This recipe is a take on the Tuesday With Dorie recipe for Peppermint Cream Puff Ring, selected by Caroline of Consuming Passion. I must admit I am really liking having to figure out how to do the Dorie recipe(even though I don’t use the actual Dorie recipe) in a different way. They were lots of fun and I think I will serve them at a dinnerย party with theย Peppermint Fugde Sauce in a fondue pot.
Peppermint Pate Choux “Spoons” with Peppermint Fudge Sauce
pate choux “spoons”
peppermint whipped cream
peppermint fudge sauce
Pate Choux “Spoons”
1 stick(4 ounces) unsalted butter
ยผ tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1 cup water
1 ยผ cups flour
4 eggs(and possibly one egg white if needed)
Bring butter, salt, sugar and water to a boil in a saucepan. When reached boiling point. Add flour, all at once, and start stirring. Stir until the sides pull away and a film will develop on the bottom of the pan, about 3 minutes. If you are using a nonstick pan you usually do not get the film on the bottom. In that case just set the timer for 3 minutes while you stir the flour/butter mixture.
Remove from heat and transfer to the mixing bowl of a stand mixer. Mix on low speed for two minutes using the paddle attachment. This allows the mixture to cool down a little. Switch to medium speed and add eggs one at a time. Sometimes the dough will still be a little dry so add the extra egg white if needed. This batch I needed the extra egg white. When dough is done it should be able to make soft peaks(think meringue or whipping cream soft peaks).
Spoon into a piping bag. (To make the spoon shapes, make a long, steady line then stop and continue to squeeze the bag. It will form a ball at the end…don’t make the ball too big for we want them to bake up at the same time). Line baking sheets with parchment paper and pipe out the spoons.
Preheat oven to 375F. Place choux spoons in oven and bake for 10 minutes. Rotate pan and drop heat to 350F. Bake for another 10-15 mintues depending on your oven. Be sure to watch, you are going for golden brown. If you take them out too early they will deflate ๐ and you don’t want that.
Adapted from Martha Stewart Baking Handbook by Martha Stewart
Peppermint Whipped Cream
1 ยผ cups heavy whipping cream
ยผ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp finely chopped fresh mint
In an electric mixer with the whisk attachment, whisk heavy whipping cream on high speed. When it starts to thicken, add sugar and mint. Continue to whip until cream forms stiff peaks(remember you have to fill the choux with it so it needs to be stiff).
Peppermint Fudge Dipping Sauce
7 ounces semisweet chocolate
ยฝ cup heavy whipping cream
3 TBSP unsalted butter
1 ยฝ TBSP corn syrup
1-2 TBSP(depending on your liking) Peppermint Schnapps
Put all ingredients in a saucepan except for Schnapps. On low heat let ingredients melt together, stirring occasionally. Should take about 4-5 minutes for it to fully melt. When everything is melted, take off of heat and whisk in Peppermint Schnapps. Serve warm.
Assemble:
Spoon whipped cream into a piping bag fitted with a tip(go small). Take cool pate choux spoon and poke a hole at either the bottom(if you don’t want people to see the hole) or to the side. Squeeze bag and fill spoon with cream. Continue doing this for all the spoons.
Serve with warm Peppermint Fudge Sauce.
manggy says
Hey, I’m not hatin’ on you, as long as I get an invite for a (not-)breakfast ๐ Wonderful and unique idea!
I dunno about a communal fondue pot with the spoons. A few of my friends (okay, only one– my closest friend) would probably scoff at the notion of double-dipping ๐
Caitlin says
Oh my goodness, adorable. I would never have thought of making them into spoons. It sounds like the perfect breakfast ๐
Happy Cook says
Ohhhhhhhhh give me he last picture in real, it looks so , i have no word for it, just that i am drooling here
Bridget says
These are adorable! Yes, I remember those “don’t hate me…” commercials. ๐ I don’t hate you, but I am jealous!
Have you ever heard of a musical group (family/folk rock) called Trout Fishing in America? They have a song called, “It’s Better Than That” about what it’s like to be a grown up and one of the lines is:
“We have a chocolate eclair about as big as your head/
Just before noon before we get out of bed”
I think they would like your post! ๐
Susan at Sticky,Gooey,Creamy,Chewy says
That’s exactly how I like to start my Saturday mornings! ๐
The spoon idea is very clever! They look really cute. I had to pass on this one because I’m out of town. Probably for the best since I dislike peppermint.
katie102006 says
OH! MY! GOODNESS! Any pastry stuffed with cream is my FAVORITE. But seriously… this is THE most amazing idea yet. I am *seriously* lusting these! ๐ ๐
Candace says
I’m definitely hating you right now… but only a teensy weensy bit. However, I’m lovin’ the spoons. They are too cute!
And yes, I totally remember those commercials!
Carrie says
I also ate mine for breakfast but it does not sound nearly as leisurely as yours!
Brilliant way to re-make the recipe! Yum!
P.S. I must be old too because I also remember that commercial (but not the shampoo, maybe pantene?).
Dianne says
Beautiful!
Di says
I love the spoon idea! And the chocolate sauce looks delicious.
Mary says
I think that was a Pantene commercial and my sisters and I used to torment each other with that phrase.
Your spoons look super delicious. I don’t hate, but I am envious of your good fortune to have them for a leisurely breakfast!
LyB says
I had to laugh at the “don’t hate me” line, it so reminded me of high school! Those pรยขte รย choux spoons are such a great idea. It is fun trying to figure out how to use the recipe without actually using the recipe! ๐
VeggieGirl says
I’m only 20, but I DO recall that whole รขโฌลDonรขโฌโขt hate me because I am beautifulรขโฌย campaign/phrase, haha :0)
Those Peppermint Pate Choux รขโฌลSpoonsรขโฌย?? Perfection. Here’s to NOT starving, and enjoying delicious treats!!
Kim says
I love the spoon idea for the Pate Choux though I would have to leave out the peppermint. I am even older so I can’t remember much of anything anymore, like the Don’t hate me adds.
Melinda says
Those spoons remind me of male parts…I’m sorry but they do! But filled with cream and chocolate, I’d eat them any way.
rainbowbrown says
How utterly delightful. They would be a knockout at a dinner party.
Adam says
Is 25 old? Cause I def remember people saying that all the time. I even think its making a comeback.
The spoons look really nice. Mom probably wouldn’t approve, but hey at least you had breakfast, and the peppermint can get rid of morning breath ๐
Patricia Scarpin says
I would not mind at all having these beauties for breakfast. I’d feel almost like an outlaw or something. ๐
I have seen a bit of an interview with her, and she was saying that now she is a model for large size clothing companies.
noble pig says
Oh my, I mean this is just the cutest thing ever. Love it.
heather b says
yum! I love the spoons! It all sounds so heavenly yet oh so sinful!
Dana McCauley says
Was the shampoo pantene? I know Breck was ‘tell two friends’….
Back to the choux pastry spoons – very inventive. I like the little handle idea. Did you have any trouble with the handle end drying out before the bowl of the ‘spoon’ is fully baked?
Laurie says
Me=Stunned
Wow, just wow Peabody. They are amazing. My boys would go nuts over them. Beyond a fabulous job!
Wandering Coyote says
That’s just sooooooo decadent! I think choux is so underrated, and people tend to be intimidated by it. It’s one of my favourite things, and it’s so easy to make and versatile!
Sandie says
I love this idea, very creative!
Kate says
I swear it was Pantene – I remember a boy in my class saying that on an almost daily basis. The spoons are too cute!
Ashley says
Wow loving the spoons! What an awesome and creative dish. And looks so fun to eat!
evil chef mom says
The only thing I can say is ” how cool!” i wish i thought of that.
Sally says
That. Looks. Amazing. My mouth is watering!
Lynnette says
The spoons are very clever. Your photos are amazing and recipe variations are inspirational. I too love dessert first!
Katie B. says
Personally, I think this new “no recipe posting” rule is fantastic – would we have gotten such a delicious breakfast otherwise??!?!? Great adaptation!!!
Tara says
Oh my gosh, those are so cute! I love seeing what twist you’ll put on the recipe each week!
standing still says
I am old, and I remember … definitely Pantene. And, who can hate someone who awakens to make choux pastry in the morning? Eggs? Flour? sounds like breakfast.
steph (whisk/spoon) says
i so hate you! i’d rather eat a spoon of pate a choux than a spoon of cereal any morning–cute!
Erin says
I promise to hate you only a little for your clever deviation. I could get more chocolate glaze with that spoon…YUM!
Joy the Baker says
AMAZINGLY creative! How did you even dream that up! It’s divine! And for breakfast! Simply out of control. You need to be stopped. This is just madness! ๐ I have so much love for you right now…. no hate. Nothing but love!
Holly @ PheMOMenon says
How freakin’ cool is this idea! I’m not hatin’ either because you shared how to do it! Awesome job!
ChefAsh says
Ooooooooh, I want some NOW!! That is Amazing, what a unique idea… that I will totally use one of these days :p
Thanks for Sharing, Much appreciated ๐
Melody says
Those are too cute! An peppermint flavor too…I love it!
Val says
Far from hating, I’m in love! This looks delicious! Yum!!! ๐
Annemarie says
Sounds like a breakfast of champions to me!!! I will HAVE to try that!!
Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) says
Breakfast??! How wonderfully indulgent!
SimplePleasure says
looks so good!!!! yummy!
food librarian says
wonderful idea and amazing photos! yum!
_ts of [eatingclub] vancouver says
Oh wow — SPOONS!!! I have never seen that e.v.e.r.! That is so cool. Didn’t ever think of that. I may steal that idea now. ;D
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Rebecca says
Kelly LeBrock looked like she’d been rode hard and put up wet.
So, what would you little maniacs like to eat first? ๐
cindy says
i can’t be hatin’ no pastry spoons…shoot.
seriously though, these are cute.
Dolores says
Pantene.
And I don’t hate you… I worship you.
I’m not sure what the two statements above say about *me*.
Tartelette says
Nah…just because you once (again :)) forgot to FedEx my portion ….Oh and for sleeping late ๐
Looks adorable!
kim says
what a great idea! they are adorable ๐
KJ says
what a great idea!!!
Maya says
Pastry spoons dipped in chocolate for breakfast – sinful ๐
Jen Yu says
No one could ever hate you! Although if we were roommates, you and I would be phase shifted from one another by about 12 hours ๐ And you might be hating me for waking up at the ass crack of dawn every day – ha ha ha! The spoons are such a cute idea.
Dharm says
Oh Wow! Those look so sinfully delicious!! I think I’m almost (just almost but not quite there yet) starting to hate you….!! ๐
Julie O'Hara says
Such a cool idea! I love making choux pastry–it makes me feel like a domestic goddess.
Jenny says
Okay that is adorable. And such a decadent breakfast.
cakewardrobe says
Oh my gosh what a cute idea!!!! ๐ You must always be the funny entertainer when having dinner parties!
Shari says
You are so creative!! Love the spoons. Great photos, as usual!
Aran says
having a little extra meat on my bones is ok if first it means i got to eat something like this!
Meeta says
i do not hate you because you are beautiful – i hate you because you turn me on with your desserts and leave me out in the cold drooling!
every time!
Chez US says
I am all for eating chocolate, cream & pastry for BREAKFAST!!! Damn girl, these look fantastic and what a fantastic idea – stuffed spoons!Slurp!
Jaime says
i don’t hate you, but i do love your spoons! cute idea ๐
since we’re back to posting recipes now (sort of) are you still planning on adapting the recipe each week?
Clumbsy Cookie says
This is so so cute!
Carrie Fields says
HOly cra@ woman! You never cease to amaze me! Those are beautiful and creative and YUM! Oh and the commercial was for Pantene. My husband says that phrase quite frequently…yup, he’s a geek ๐
Elle says
Don’t hate beautiful folks, or those with musical skills, or artistic skills, or baking skills, either. Your baking skills are fantastic and these cute little spoons sound like the perfect snack…dipped in chocolate of course! YUM!
Lynn says
How could I hate you when you’re so creative, amazing, and fun? What a darling idea!
Antonio Tahhan says
OMG these are so cute!! haha, 6 almonds a day. It reminds me of the line from Devil Wears Prada… “Well, I don’t eat anything and when I feel like I’m about to faint I eat a cube of cheese. I’m just one stomach flu away from my goal weight.” I just love the flavor of chocolate and mint.
Barbara says
Cream puff spoons, what an amazing idea!
Melissa, your comment is giving me great ideas for making X-rated desserts to entertain my husband and I some rainy evening…
sher says
No, she wasn’t really fat. OK, by Hollywood standars, she was.
These are adorable!
Marissa says
oh those look so cool and delicious yum yum I’ll go to you’re little dinner party
Mari says
That’s about the best breakfast a girl could wish for!
Sara says
You sir, are brilliant. BRILLIANT!
Gina says
Yeah, I’m having to hate you now. ๐ In all seriousness, how wonderful to get to sleep in (you go!) and then mix up these wonderful treats.
Joelen says
These are adorable and so creative!!