Gluten-Free Chocolate Cream Puff
Indulge in the decadence of Gluten-Free Chocolate Cream Puffs, a delightful twist on a classic dessert that’s perfect for anyone avoiding gluten. These airy, golden puffs are crafted using gluten-free all-purpose flour and filled to perfection with silky chocolate whipped cream made from cocoa powder, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and fluffy heavy cream. The recipe combines simple, pantry-friendly ingredients and an accessible choux pastry technique to create bakery-worthy results right in your own kitchen. Whether served fresh or chilled, these gluten-free treats are guaranteed to impress at parties, celebrations, or as a sweet midday indulgence. With just 20 minutes of prep and a yield of 12 cream puffs, this dessert is both easy and irresistible, catering to gluten-free diets without compromising on flavor or elegance!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 stick Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Water
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 4 large Eggs
- 1 cup Heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
Remove from heat and add the gluten-free all-purpose flour all at once, stirring vigorously until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
Let the dough cool for about 5 minutes, then transfer it to a stand mixer or use a hand mixer. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, until the mixture is smooth and shiny.
Spoon or pipe the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, forming mounds roughly 2 inches apart using a pastry bag or a tablespoon.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then reduce the heat to 375°F (190°C) and continue baking for an additional 20 minutes, or until the puffs are golden and firm.
Remove the puffs from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
While the puffs cool, prepare the chocolate whipped cream. In a chilled mixing bowl, combine heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Whip the mixture on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.
To fill the puffs, use a serrated knife to cut them in half horizontally.
Spoon or pipe the chocolate whipped cream into the bottom half of each puff and top with the upper half.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2836 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 220.6 g | 283% | |
| Saturated Fat | 125.5 g | 628% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1232 mg | 411% | |
| Sodium | 980 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 185.9 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.4 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 61.8 g | ||
| Protein | 36.6 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 176 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 474 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.
