What is another word for pate a choux?
Pronunciation: [pˈate͡ɪ ɐ t͡ʃˈuː] (IPA) 
There are several synonyms for the French term "pate a choux," which is a light pastry dough made from butter, water, flour, and eggs. One of the most common synonyms for this dough is "choux pastry," which is a reference to the way that the dough expands in the oven to form little puffs - "choux" is French for "cabbage," and the pastries resemble tiny cabbages when baked. Another term that is sometimes used is "cream puff pastry," which refers specifically to the use of choux pastry to make cream puffs. Other synonyms include "profiterole pastry" and "eclair pastry," which are both specific types of desserts that are made with choux pastry.
