Chocolate Cream Puff Ring
Indulge in the decadent elegance of a Chocolate Cream Puff Ring, a show-stopping dessert that combines light and airy choux pastry with rich whipped cream and a luscious chocolate drizzle. Perfectly crisp on the outside and delightfully creamy on the inside, this treat is as impressive to look at as it is to taste. Made with simple pantry staples like eggs, butter, and flour, the real magic lies in the delicate balance of textures—flaky pastry, clouds of vanilla-infused cream, and velvety melted chocolate. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or treating loved ones, this dessert is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Ready in just over an hour, the Chocolate Cream Puff Ring is a timeless recipe you'll want to make again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Water
- 8 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 4 Eggs
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons Milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan, bring the water, butter, and salt to a boil over medium heat.
Reduce the heat to low and add the flour all at once. Stir vigorously until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan and forms a ball. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat and let the dough cool for 5 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip. Pipe a large ring onto the prepared baking sheet, about 8 inches in diameter.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown. Turn off the oven and let the pastry cool inside with the door slightly ajar for 10 minutes.
Remove the cream puff ring from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
Melt the chocolate chips and milk together in a small microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
Carefully slice the cream puff ring in half horizontally. Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the bottom half.
Replace the top half of the ring and drizzle with the melted chocolate.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy this sumptuous dessert!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3220 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 242.1 g | 310% | |
| Saturated Fat | 139.1 g | 696% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1235 mg | 412% | |
| Sodium | 991 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 223.3 g | 81% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.6 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 108.3 g | ||
| Protein | 50.6 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 204 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 13.2 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 484 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.
