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Delightful Chocolate Cream Puffs with Crispy Craquelin

Delightful Chocolate Cream Puffs with Crispy Craquelin

Delightful Chocolate Cream Puffs with Crispy Craquelin are irresistible pastries filled with rich chocolate cream and topped with a crispy layer.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12 puffs
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Cream Filling
  • 2 cups Whole Milk
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup Dutch-process Cocoa Powder
  • 4 large Egg Yolks
  • 4 oz Bittersweet Chocolate
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
Choux Pastry and Craquelin Topping
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Cake Flour
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 cup Flour

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Preparing the Chocolate Cream Filling
  1. In a saucepan, combine whole milk, granulated sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and salt. Whisk over medium heat until thickened.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in egg yolks, bittersweet chocolate, vanilla extract, and unsalted butter until smooth. Set aside to cool.
Making the Choux Pastry
  1. In another saucepan, bring water and 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter to a boil. Add all-purpose flour and cake flour, stirring until a dough forms.
  2. Transfer dough to a mixing bowl, and let cool slightly before mixing in the egg yolks one at a time until fully incorporated.
  3. Pipe the dough onto a baking sheet and top with brown sugar and additional flour mixture.
  4. Bake at 375°F (190°C) until puffed and golden brown, approximately 25 minutes.
  5. Remove from oven and let cool before filling with the chocolate cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1puffCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4g

Notes

For a custom twist, you can substitute bittersweet chocolate with milk or white chocolate, or add espresso for extra flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.

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