CHOCOLATE CREAM PUFFS WITH ALMOND CREAM

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This makes for a very elegant dessert. You can make these ahead of time, early in the day, and serve them after dinner with coffee or brandy.

Provided by 2Bleu

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon almond paste
1 1/4 cups half-and-half
1/2 cup sugar
1 pinch salt
2 egg yolks
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup flour
1 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
4 eggs
confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • ALMOND CREAM: In a nonreactive saucepan, combine the almond paste, 1 cup half-and-half and sugar. Whisk to dissolve. Place over medium heat and bring to a simmer.
  • In a small bowl, combine the egg yolks, cornstarch and remaining 1/4 cup half-and-half. Whisk well.
  • Remove the milk from the heat and add some of the hot liquid to the egg mixture and mix well. Add the egg mixture back to the simmering milk and place over the heat.
  • Bring to a boil, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, whisking constantly. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter. Pour into a bowl and place a piece of plastic wrap directly on top of the pastry cream. Cool completely before using.
  • CHOCOLATE PUFFS: Preheat oven to 400°F and lightly coat baking sheet with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a medium sized saucepan over medium heat, combine water, butter, sugar and stir until butter is melted.
  • Add flour and cocoa powder all at once; stir vigorously until mixture pulls away from side of pan. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Place or pipe 1/4 cup of mixture onto prepared baking sheet, spacing 2" apart. Bake for 30-40 minutes until puffed and firm. Allow to cool to room temperature before proceeding.
  • ASSEMBLY: Using a pastry bag with a star tip, fill bag with Almond cream. Using the tip, pierce the side of a chocolate puff and begin squeezing almond cream into the center, slowly removing the tip and ending with a swirl as it exits the puff. Repeat with remaining puffs. (You can also opt to cut them in half horizontally and fill with the almond cream, then replace the tops like a sandwich).
  • Place on a silver platter (metal will help keep them cool), cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Remove plastic wrap and dust with powdered sugar just before serving.

farul farul
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These cream puffs are a bit too sweet for my taste, but the almond cream filling is delicious.


sanjy lala
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The chocolate cream puffs were delicious! The almond cream filling was rich and flavorful, and the chocolate ganache was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.


Valerie Vitaliano
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These cream puffs are amazing! The almond cream filling is so smooth and creamy, and the chocolate ganache is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.


Wang Luek
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I've made these cream puffs several times and they always turn out perfect. They're a favorite of my family and friends.


tawana mpofu
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These cream puffs were a disaster! The dough was too sticky and the cream puffs didn't rise properly. I ended up throwing them all away.


Umar Javed
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The recipe was a little bit confusing to follow, but the cream puffs turned out great. They were light and airy, and the filling was delicious.


Milan Hera
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The cream puffs were a bit too sweet for my taste, but the almond cream filling was delicious.


Emmanuel Amegbleame
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The chocolate cream puffs were delicious! The almond cream filling was rich and flavorful, and the chocolate ganache was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.


Blake herwat
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I've made these cream puffs several times and they always turn out perfect. They're a favorite of my family and friends.


Peggy Anderson
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These cream puffs were a disaster! The dough was too sticky and the cream puffs didn't rise properly. I ended up throwing them all away.


Saimoun Islam
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The recipe was a bit confusing to follow, but the cream puffs turned out great. They were light and airy, and the filling was delicious.


Melanie Shifflett
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The cream puffs were a little bit too sweet for my taste, but the almond cream filling was delicious.


P Nusrat698
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These cream puffs were amazing! The almond cream filling was so smooth and creamy, and the chocolate ganache was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.


Anas Shalabi
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I made these cream puffs for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Nouriddin Rehani
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The recipe was easy to follow and the cream puffs turned out perfect. They were light and airy, and the filling was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves cream puffs.


Lisa Logue
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These chocolate cream puffs were a hit! The almond cream filling was rich and flavorful, and the chocolate ganache was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.


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