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Super Easy Chocolate Cream Puffs
Super Easy Chocolate Cream Puffs combine a cocoa-infused choux pastry with a smooth chocolate cream filling made from instant pudding and sour cream. The baked puffs have a light, airy texture with a subtle chocolate taste, while the creamy filling adds a rich, cool contrast. These cream puffs are suitable for dessert or a special treat when you want a classic pastry with a twist of chocolate flavor.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings:
15
puffs
Calories:
192 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
Cream Puffs
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened
- ½ cup butter unsalted
- 1 cup water
- 4 egg
Chocolate Cream Filling
- 5.9 ounces instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 ½ cups milk cold, 2%
- 1 cup sour cream
- 12 tsp powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
Cream Puffs
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Combine the flour, sugar, and cocoa powder in a medium mixing bowl. Set aside.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the water and bring to a rolling boil.
- Pour in the flour mixture and continue to stir until the dough starts to come together. The dough will become a ball, but keep stirring over heat for 1 minute.
- Transfer the dough to the bowl of a stand mixer. (see note) Turn the mixer to medium speed and beat the dough for 2-3 minutes, allowing it to cool slightly. Add the eggs one at a time as you continue to let the mixer run. (The dough will become creamy and smooth.)
- Place 1 tablespoon scoops of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet spacing them at least 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow the puffs to cool completely on a wire rack.
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Chocolate Cream Filling
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the pudding mix and milk together until thickened and smooth, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the sour cream until completely incorporated.
- Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Assembly
- Method 1: Slice the puffs in half. Pipe the filling onto the bottom half, place the top of the cream puffs in place (like a sandwich), and dust with powdered sugar.
- Method 2: Transfer the cream filling to a pastry bag with a pointed tip. Carefully stick the tip into a puff and fill it with the chocolate cream. Dust the tops with powdered sugar.
Notes
- If a stand mixer isn't available, use a hand mixer to add eggs, ensuring a smooth, creamy batter.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1puff
Calories
192kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
0.3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
71mg
(24%)
Sodium
194mg
(8%)
Potassium
113mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
372IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
56mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 15 puffs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 192
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1puff | |
| Calories | 192kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 194mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 113mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 372IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.