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Chocolate and Cream Filled Puff

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Chocolate and Cream Filled Puff is an elegant dessert featuring airy choux pastry shells filled with silky cream and topped with a rich chocolate glaze. Light yet decadent, these puffs are perfect for special occasions, afternoon tea, or a delightful after-dinner treat.

Ingredients

  • Water
  • Unsalted butter
  • All-purpose flour
  • Salt
  • Eggs
  • Heavy cream (for filling)
  • Powdered sugar (for filling)
  • Vanilla extract (for filling)
  • Semi-sweet or dark chocolate (for glaze)
  • Heavy cream (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, bring water, butter, and salt to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in the flour until a dough forms. Return to heat and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes until the dough pulls away from the sides of the pan.
  2. Transfer the dough to a bowl and let cool slightly. Beat in the eggs one at a time until the dough is smooth and glossy.
  3. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Pipe or spoon small mounds of dough onto a lined baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes until puffed and golden. Cool completely.
  4. Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  5. Slice the cooled puffs in half or make a small hole and pipe the whipped cream into the center.
  6. Heat the cream until just simmering. Pour over chopped chocolate and stir until smooth and glossy.
  7. Dip the tops of the puffs in the chocolate glaze or drizzle it over them. Let set before serving.

Notes

  • For a different filling, try pastry cream, chocolate mousse, or custard.
  • Add a hint of coffee, orange zest, or almond extract to the cream or glaze for extra flavor.
  • Sprinkle with crushed nuts, edible gold dust, or chocolate shavings for a decorative touch.
  • Mini puffs can be made by piping smaller mounds and adjusting the baking time.
  • Store unfilled puffs at room temperature for 1 day, or freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw and re-crisp before filling and glazing.

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Keywords: chocolate, cream, puff pastry, dessert, elegant, choux, glaze, special occasion

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