Chocolate Cream Puff

Indulge in the decadence of Chocolate Cream Puffs, a showstopping dessert combining airy choux pastry with a luscious chocolate cream filling. Perfectly golden and crisp on the outside, these cream puffs are effortlessly elegant yet surprisingly simple to make. The light pâte à choux dough is baked to perfection, then filled with a velvety chocolate mousse made from semi-sweet chocolate and whipped cream, creating a dreamy balance of textures and flavors. Finished with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar, these delightful treats are ideal for special occasions, dinner parties, or a luxurious weekend indulgence. Ready in just an hour, this recipe yields 12 puffs of pure chocolate bliss that will leave your guests begging for more.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 12

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, salt, and sugar over medium heat. Stir until butter melts completely and bring to a rolling boil.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Return the saucepan to the stove over low heat and continue stirring for 1-2 minutes to dry out the dough slightly.

Step 5

Transfer the dough to a large mixing bowl and let it cool for about 5 minutes.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Wet your finger with water and smooth down any points or peaks in the dough.

Step 9

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.

Step 10

Remove from oven and make a small slit in each puff to release steam. Allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 11

For the chocolate cream filling, heat the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer, then remove from heat.

Step 12

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.

Step 13

Once the chocolate mixture is cool, whip it with a hand mixer until soft peaks form.

Step 14

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.

Step 15

Dust the filled cream puffs with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1067.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3004.6

Total Fat 230.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 130.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1234.2mg	0%
Sodium 1565.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 199.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.4g	0%
Total Sugars 83.7g
Protein 45.7g	0%

Vitamin D 160IU	0%
Calcium 168.6mg	0%
Iron 12.7mg	0%
Potassium 443.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 67.9%

Protein: 6.0%

Carbs: 26.1%