Chocolate Cream Puffs With Almond Cream Recipe

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Chocolate Cream Puffs With Almond Cream
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Ingredients
14
Count
Nutrition
256
Calories
Total time
40
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp almond paste
  • 1 1/4 cups half-and-half
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 cup flour
  • 4 eggs
  • confectioners' sugar , for dusting

Directions:

  1. 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.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the egg yolks, cornstarch and remaining 1/4 cup half-and-half. Whisk well.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. CHOCOLATE PUFFS: Preheat oven to 400°F and lightly coat baking sheet with cooking spray. Set aside.
  6. In a medium sized saucepan over medium heat, combine water, butter, sugar and stir until butter is melted.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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).
  10. 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.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 256.08 Kcal (1072 kJ)
Calories from fat 151.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.83g 26%
Cholesterol 114.05mg 38%
Sodium 329.72mg 14%
Potassium 104.3mg 2%
Total Carbs 22.16g 7%
Sugars 6.65g 27%
Dietary Fiber 1.68g 7%
Protein 5.54g 11%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 83.2mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 239.63 Kcal (1003 kJ)
Calories from fat 141.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.75g 26%
Cholesterol 106.72mg 38%
Sodium 308.54mg 14%
Potassium 97.61mg 2%
Total Carbs 20.73g 7%
Sugars 6.22g 27%
Dietary Fiber 1.57g 7%
Protein 5.19g 11%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 77.8mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.2
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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