Decadent Chocolate Strawberry Cream Puffs
Indulge your senses with these irresistibly light and airy chocolate cream puffs filled with a luscious strawberry truffle cream. Perfect for special occasions or an impressive dessert to treat your friends, these delightful pastries have a rich chocolaty flavor complemented by a creamy, fruity filling. This recipe combines the joys of baking with the satisfaction of a luxurious dessert that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
24
Servings
200
Calories
11
Ingredients
Ingredients
Butter
1 cup (Melted in boiling water)
Boiling water
2 cups (For melting butter)
Flour
2 cups (All-purpose)
Unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 cup (Sifted)
Sugar
2 tablespoons (Granulated)
Salt
1/2 teaspoon (Table salt)
Eggs
8 (Large)
Semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 cups (Melted)
Strawberry jam
1 cup (Smooth)
Cream cheese
16 ounces (Softened)
Frozen whipped topping
8 ounces (Thawed)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and generously grease a baking sheet.
2
In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil and melt the butter in it, stirring until fully combined.
3
Gradually add the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt to the saucepan, mixing vigorously until the dough pulls away from the sides of the pan and forms a ball.
4
Remove the saucepan from heat, allowing the mixture to cool for about 10 minutes.
5
Once cooled, incorporate the eggs one at a time into the dough, beating well after each addition until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
6
Using a spoon or piping bag, drop approximately 1/4 cup of the dough onto the greased baking sheet, spacing each puff about 3 inches apart.
7
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the puffs are puffed up and have a shiny crust.
8
While the puffs bake, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a double boiler until smooth.
9
In a separate mixing bowl, blend the cream cheese and strawberry jam until well combined and creamy.
10
Once the chocolate has melted, stir it into the cream cheese mixture until fully integrated, then gently fold in the frozen whipped topping until combined.
11
After removing the puffs from the oven, allow them to cool for a few minutes on a wire rack. Carefully split each puff in half and remove any soft dough inside to create space for the filling.
12
Finally, fill each cream puff with the strawberry truffle filling and serve immediately for best results. Enjoy the divine combination of chocolate and strawberries!
Nutrition Information
12.5g
Fat
25g
Carbs
3.3g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Decadent Chocolate Strawberry Cream Puffs?
They are light and airy chocolate-flavored pastries filled with a rich and luscious strawberry truffle cream filling.
How many servings does this recipe yield?
This recipe makes 24 servings.
How many calories are in one cream puff?
Each serving contains approximately 200 calories.
What is the required oven temperature for baking?
The oven should be preheated to 400°F (200°C).
How long do the cream puffs need to bake?
They should bake for 25-30 minutes until puffed up and featuring a shiny crust.
What are the primary ingredients for the strawberry truffle filling?
The filling is made from semi-sweet chocolate chips, cream cheese, strawberry jam, and thawed frozen whipped topping.
How much butter is used in the dough?
The recipe calls for 1 cup of butter melted in boiling water.
What type of cocoa powder should be used?
The recipe requires 1/3 cup of sifted unsweetened cocoa powder.
How many eggs are needed for the cream puff dough?
A total of 8 large eggs are required for the dough.
Do I need to grease the baking sheet?
Yes, you should generously grease the baking sheet before placing the dough.
What is the fat content per serving?
There are 12.5 grams of fat per serving.
How many grams of protein are in each puff?
Each serving provides 3.3 grams of protein.
How much sugar is added to the dough?
The dough contains 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar.
What type of flour is best for this recipe?
The recipe specifies 2 cups of all-purpose flour.
How far apart should I space the dough on the baking sheet?
Space each puff about 3 inches apart to allow for expansion.
How much dough should I use for each puff?
Use approximately 1/4 cup of dough for each puff.
How do I know when the dough is ready on the stove?
The dough is ready when it pulls away from the sides of the pan and forms a ball.
Why must the dough cool before adding eggs?
Cooling for about 10 minutes prevents the eggs from scrambling when they are incorporated.
How should the eggs be incorporated?
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
How do I melt the chocolate for the filling?
Melt 2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips in a double boiler until smooth.
What kind of strawberry jam is recommended?
The recipe calls for 1 cup of smooth strawberry jam.
How much cream cheese is used in the filling?
You will need 16 ounces of softened cream cheese.
Is the whipped topping used frozen?
No, the 8 ounces of frozen whipped topping should be thawed before folding it into the mixture.
How do I prepare the puffs for the filling?
Split each puff in half and remove any soft dough inside to create a cavity for the filling.
When should these cream puffs be served?
For best results, they should be served immediately after filling.
How many carbohydrates are in each serving?
Each puff contains 25 grams of carbohydrates.
What is the total number of ingredients used?
The recipe uses 11 specific ingredients.
Can I use a piping bag for the dough?
Yes, you can use either a spoon or a piping bag to drop the dough onto the baking sheet.
What amount of salt is in the recipe?
The recipe requires 1/2 teaspoon of table salt.
What is the first step of the filling preparation?
While the puffs bake, start by melting the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a double boiler.