But my snack of choice is invariably les chouquettes: Cream puffs covered with crunchy nuggets of sugar, then baked until golden-brown. You can approximate pearl sugar by crushing sugar cubes in a sturdy zip-top freezer bag with a rolling pin or hammer. , Pearl sugar Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark Preheat the oven to 425 degrees (220 C.) Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.