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Quick Chocolate-Filled Cream Puffs
70% authentic · American
A simplified version using store-bought puff pastry or a quicker choux dough, filled with a chocolate whipped cream for speed.
Ingredients
- Water1 cup
- Unsalted Butter1/2 cup (1 stick)
- All-Purpose Flour1 cup
- Large Eggs3
- Heavy Cream1.5 cups
- Granulated Sugar1/4 cup
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder3 tbsp
- Vanilla Extract1 tsp
- Salt1/4 tsp
Steps
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil.
- 3
Stir in flour until a dough ball forms. Cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Transfer to a bowl, let cool slightly. Beat in eggs one at a time until smooth.
- 5
Drop spoonfuls onto the baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes at 400°F (200°C), then reduce to 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- 6
Cool completely. Poke a hole in the side or bottom of each puff.
- 7
In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream, sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract until thick and fluffy.
- 8
Fill the puffs with the chocolate whipped cream using a piping bag or spoon.
- 9
Optional: Dust with cocoa powder or powdered sugar.
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