Comments on: Gluten-Free Croquembouche for Daring Bakers

By: glutenfreelissy

glutenfreelissy — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 20:51:48 +0000

Wow you’ve done a fantastic job with these. I went to a birthday party on the weekend and there was a non gluten free one. They really do make a breathtaking dessert. Not sure how game I am to replicate!

By: shaz

shaz — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 14:54:25 +0000

Gorgeous work Lauren, especially thge name! Very cute and they do look extremely yummy too.

By: Megan

Megan — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 09:59:07 +0000

Well done!!! they look delicious!

By: Zoe @ Z's Cup of Tea

Zoe @ Z's Cup of Tea — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 23:00:09 +0000

Hey again, Lauren – I just made these today! Mine didn’t come out looking as pretty or polished as yours, though. I spooned the dough on to the pan (with parchment paper), a tablespoon of dough per puff. I guess spooning the batter versus piping might have made a difference in appearance? They also didn’t reach that same golden brown; I took them out after 11 minutes when I smelled that they were starting to burn – they’re kind of yellowish and the bottoms are thoroughly browned – that brown that’s just one level away from being burned black. Despite taking them out earlier, they were baked through and puffed! Although they did kind of sank fairly quickly after taking them out of the oven. I also made it dairy-free by using coconut oil instead of butter. I took some pictures and I’ll try uploading one of them later to Flickr so you can see.

By: Jean at The Delightful Repast

Jean at The Delightful Repast — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:21:53 +0000

Lauren, these look fabulous (as do all of your photos!). I’ll have to make these next time one of my gluten-free friends is coming over.

By: sandie

sandie — Sun, 30 May 2010 22:44:57 +0000

your pastry looks great Lauren- good work

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sat, 29 May 2010 15:42:08 +0000

Wow! Gluten-free and gorgeous!

By: deeba

deeba — Sat, 29 May 2010 10:45:36 +0000

Well done indeed Lauren … it’s gorgeous & GF? WOW!!

By: Ago

Ago — Sat, 29 May 2010 09:26:13 +0000

Hi Lauren!
It’s the first time that I seen GF puffs..GREATTT!!!!
I would try your recipe!
Beautiful your piece montée with all the little hearts and XO
Wonderfull challenge!
Kisses
Ago

By: Lo81

Lo81 — Sat, 29 May 2010 09:19:13 +0000

Hi Lauren, the puffs are perfect and your croquembouche is lovely! Well done!