Description
Enjoy these airy cream puffs filled with rich whipped cream and topped with decadent chocolate ganache. Perfect for any celebration, they are a delightful treat that will impress your guests!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Powdered sugar (for garnish)
- Fresh berries (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 1/2 cup of unsalted butter. Place it over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.
- Once boiling, remove from heat and quickly add 1 cup of all-purpose flour and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Stir vigorously until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan (about 1-2 minutes).
- Let the dough cool for about 5 minutes to prevent cooking the eggs.
- Add the 4 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drop tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each mound (12-15 mounds total).
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and puffed. Do not open the oven door during the first 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
- In a large mixing bowl, pour in 1 cup of heavy whipping cream (chill the bowl for better results).
- Add 1/2 cup of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Whip the mixture on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form (about 3-5 minutes). Avoid over-whipping.
- Transfer the whipped cream to a piping bag fitted with a star tip or a zip-top bag with a corner snipped off.
- In a small saucepan, heat 1/2 cup of heavy cream over medium heat until it simmers (do not boil).
- Remove from heat and add 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips. Let sit for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir until smooth and glossy. If too thick, add more cream to reach desired consistency.
- Let the ganache cool slightly before using.
- Once the cream puffs are cooled, carefully slice the tops off each puff with a serrated knife to create a lid.
- Fill each puff with the whipped cream filling and replace the tops.
- Drizzle or dip the tops in the chocolate ganache.
- Garnish with powdered sugar and fresh berries if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the cream is cold for whipping to achieve the best texture.
- You can customize the filling by adding flavors like almond extract or citrus zest.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes