Chocolate Cream Puff
Indulge in the decadent delight of Chocolate Cream Puffs, a perfect balance of light, airy pastry and rich, velvety chocolate filling. This stunning dessert begins with a classic pâte à choux, ensuring the cream puffs bake up golden and irresistibly crisp. The highlight is the luscious chocolate cream filling, made with semi-sweet chocolate and freshly whipped heavy cream, creating a silky and luxurious texture. A delicate dusting of powdered sugar adds the finishing touch to these elegant treats, making them perfect for celebrations, teatime, or an indulgent snack. With straightforward steps and impressive results, this recipe makes mastering the art of cream puffs both accessible and rewarding. Try your hand at these irresistible Chocolate Cream Puffs—ideal for impressing a crowd while satisfying any chocolate craving! Keywords: Chocolate Cream Puffs, pâte à choux, chocolate filling, cream puff dessert, homemade pastries.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 240 ml water
- 113 g unsalted butter
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 125 g all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 240 ml heavy whipping cream
- 120 g semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, salt, and sugar over medium heat. Stir until butter melts completely and bring to a rolling boil.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and immediately add the flour all at once. Stir quickly with a wooden spoon to combine until a dough forms and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
Return the saucepan to the stove over low heat and continue stirring for 1-2 minutes to dry out the dough slightly.
Transfer the dough to a large mixing bowl and let it cool for about 5 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. The dough should be smooth and glossy but thick enough to hold its shape.
Using a piping bag fitted with a large round tip, pipe small mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Wet your finger with water and smooth down any points or peaks in the dough.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the puffs are golden brown and have risen well. Avoid opening the oven door during baking.
Remove from oven and make a small slit in each puff to release steam. Allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
For the chocolate cream filling, heat the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer, then remove from heat.
Add chocolate chips to the hot cream and let sit for 2 minutes. Stir until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth. Stir in vanilla extract and let cool.
Once the chocolate mixture is cool, whip it with a hand mixer until soft peaks form.
Slice the cream puffs in half horizontally and fill with the chocolate cream. You can use a piping bag for this or spoon it in carefully.
Dust the filled cream puffs with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3005 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 230.1 g | 295% | |
| Saturated Fat | 130.7 g | 653% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1234 mg | 411% | |
| Sodium | 1565 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 199.1 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.4 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 83.7 g | ||
| Protein | 45.7 g | 91% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 169 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 12.7 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 444 mg | 9% | |
*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.
