Hot Peppermint Puff
Indulge in the festive decadence of Hot Peppermint Puff, a light and airy dessert that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. These elegant choux pastry puffs are infused with a hint of peppermint extract, filled with creamy, peppermint-speckled whipped filling, and topped with a luscious drizzle of melted semi-sweet chocolate. Perfect for holiday gatherings or when you simply crave a refreshing yet indulgent treat, this recipe strikes a balance between crisp and creamy textures with its golden-brown pastry shells and rich, minty interior. Ready in under an hour, these impressive desserts are surprisingly simple to make and captivate with every bite. Whether you're entertaining a crowd or creating a cozy moment at home, this peppermint dessert promises to delight both the eyes and the taste buds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies
- 2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, water, and salt. Heat over medium heat until the butter is melted and the mixture comes to a rolling boil.
Reduce the heat to low, add the flour all at once, and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan. This should take about 1-2 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat and allow the dough to cool for 5 minutes.
Add the eggs to the dough one at a time, beating well after each addition until the mixture is smooth and glossy. Stir in the peppermint extract.
Use a spoon or piping bag to drop 6 evenly spaced mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the puffs are golden brown and firm. Do not open the oven during baking, as this may cause the puffs to collapse.
While the puffs cool slightly, prepare the peppermint whipped cream. In a chilled mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in the crushed peppermint candies.
For the chocolate drizzle, melt the semi-sweet chocolate with the milk in a microwave-safe bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
Once the puffs have cooled, use a serrated knife to slice the tops off each puff and fill them generously with the peppermint whipped cream.
Replace the tops of the puffs and drizzle the warm chocolate sauce over each puff.
Serve immediately and enjoy the warm, minty delight!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2596 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 167.0 g | 214% | |
| Saturated Fat | 92.9 g | 465% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1111 mg | 370% | |
| Sodium | 993 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 216.6 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 115.8 g | ||
| Protein | 42.9 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 233 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 12.2 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 768 mg | 16% | |
*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.
