How to Eat a Cream Puff Without Making a Mess: Neat Tips and Elegant Techniques
“Choux” means “cabbage” in French. The name comes from the puffed, rounded shape of the pastry, which resembles a cabbage.
But eating a cream puff without getting cream on your fingers or around your mouth can be quite a challenge.
That’s why we asked the fresh pastry brand MONTEUR to teach us the best way to enjoy a cream puff—neatly and deliciously!
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First, let us introduce a tip for eating neatly.
① Gently shake side to side
Start by placing the cream puff in your hand and gently shaking it from side to side. While carrying it home from the shop, the cream inside tends to shift. By shaking it, the cream can be evenly redistributed.
② Split it in half from the center
If you bite into a cream puff as-is, the cream might spill out and get on your face. Also, some may feel awkward opening their mouth wide in front of others. By splitting it in half, more edges are created, making the bite smaller and easier to eat without getting cream on your cheeks. You can also turn the choux pastry into a base like a plate, reducing the chance of cream spilling out.
How to Eat with Knife and Fork
Next, here’s how to enjoy a version where the cream is sandwiched between choux pastry. At cafés, it’s often served with a knife and fork, so here’s how to use them properly.
① Start with the top
First, remove the top layer of choux pastry resting on the cream with your hands. Then, using a fork, take your desired amount of cream and enjoy it together with the top piece.
② Cut and eat with a knife
After finishing the top, use the knife and fork to cut bite-sized pieces from the edges and enjoy. If the cream inside makes it difficult to cut, you can reduce the amount of cream by eating some first. This way, the cream won’t spill out as easily.
If you’ve ever struggled with spilling cream, worry no more! Try out these simple tips for enjoying cream puffs neatly and deliciously!
*Please note: The cream puff with cream sandwiched between choux pastry is not a product of “MONTEUR.”
A Western-style confectionery manufacturer that creates cream puffs, roll cakes, and other fresh pastries you can enjoy at home. Their commitment to quality ingredients and traditional methods ensures authentic dessert flavors that are easily accessible, available at supermarkets and convenience stores. The featured products are “Milk & Egg Custard & Whipped Cream Puff” and “Milk & Egg Cream Puff.”
*The information is based on the time of reporting or creation, and may differ from the current situation.
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