Chocolate-Covered Cream Puffs
Treat yourself to the heavenly decadence of **Chocolate-Covered Cream Puffs**, a dessert that’s as elegant as it is irresistible. Featuring light and airy pastry shells, these puffs are filled with sweet vanilla-flavored whipped cream and topped with a glossy, rich chocolate glaze that takes their indulgence to the next level. Perfect for special occasions or a show-stopping dinner party finale, this recipe combines classic French baking techniques with simple ingredients like butter, eggs, and flour to create the ultimate crowd-pleaser. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a golden bake in the oven, these cream puffs are stunningly delicious and surprisingly easy to make. Whether you're looking to impress guests or enjoy a sophisticated treat, these chocolate-covered delights are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and leave everyone asking for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Water
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 4 units Large eggs
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream (for chocolate glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
Add flour all at once, reduce heat to low, and stir vigorously until the mixture forms a ball and leaves the sides of the pan, about 1 minute.
Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and let it cool for 5 minutes.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well with a wooden spoon or mixer after each addition, until the dough is smooth and shiny.
Using a piping bag or spoon, drop 12 equal mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 375°F (190°C) and bake for another 20 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
Remove from the oven and pierce each puff with a skewer to allow steam to escape. Let them cool completely on a wire rack.
Meanwhile, to make the filling, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until stiff peaks form.
Once the puffs are cool, make a small incision in each and use a piping bag to fill them with the whipped cream.
For the chocolate glaze, place chocolate chips and 0.5 cup heavy cream in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water, stirring until smooth and melted.
Dip the tops of each filled cream puff into the chocolate glaze and return to the wire rack to set.
Allow the chocolate to set before serving. Enjoy your delicious chocolate-covered cream puffs!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3199 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 237.1 g | 304% | |
| Saturated Fat | 138.1 g | 690% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1266 mg | 422% | |
| Sodium | 1006 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 227.6 g | 83% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.6 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 109.3 g | ||
| Protein | 50.5 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 234 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 13.7 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 465 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
