Chocolate Cream Puffs
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with these luscious Chocolate Cream Puffs, a decadent combination of light, airy pastry and rich chocolatey goodness. This elegant recipe features delicate choux pastry baked to golden perfection, filled with a velvety chocolate cream made from whipped heavy cream, cocoa powder, and vanilla. Each puff is topped with a glossy dark chocolate glaze, adding a luxurious finishing touch that's sure to impress. Perfect for special occasions or as a show-stopping treat, these bite-sized delights are easier to make than you might think, with just 30 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients you likely already have on hand. Whether served at a party or enjoyed as a sweet indulgence at home, these Chocolate Cream Puffs promise to satisfy your sweet tooth with every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 113 grams Unsalted butter
- 240 milliliters Water
- 15 grams Granulated sugar
- 2 grams Salt
- 125 grams All-purpose flour
- 4 pieces Large eggs
- 240 milliliters Heavy cream
- 30 grams Powdered sugar
- 15 grams Cocoa powder
- 5 milliliters Vanilla extract
- 100 grams Dark chocolate
- 60 milliliters Milk
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan, combine butter, water, sugar, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
Once the butter is fully melted, add the flour all at once and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan and forms a smooth ball (about 2-3 minutes).
Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and let it cool for 5 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, until the dough is smooth and glossy.
Spoon or pipe the dough onto the prepared baking sheet into 2-inch mounds, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the puffs are golden brown and puffed up. Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the puffs cool in the oven for 10 minutes to prevent deflation.
In a mixing bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Transfer the chocolate cream filling to a piping bag fitted with a round tip.
Once the cream puffs are completely cool, use a sharp knife to make a small hole in the bottom of each puff and pipe the chocolate cream filling inside.
For the glaze, melt dark chocolate with milk in a microwave-safe bowl or over a double boiler until smooth. Stir well.
Dip the tops of the filled cream puffs into the melted chocolate glaze and let the excess drip off.
Place the cream puffs on a wire rack and allow the chocolate glaze to set before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3102 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 233.2 g | 299% | |
| Saturated Fat | 130.3 g | 652% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1247 mg | 416% | |
| Sodium | 1217 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 201.6 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.0 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 82.9 g | ||
| Protein | 49.8 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 329 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 23.5 mg | 131% | |
| Potassium | 1476 mg | 31% | |
*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.
