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Chocolate Glazed Cream Puffs (Classic Choux Pastry)

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These chocolate glazed cream puffs are a timeless pastry classic, combining light and airy choux pastry with a smooth vanilla pastry cream and a glossy chocolate topping. Crisp on the outside and delicately hollow inside, each puff is filled generously with cream, creating a perfect balance between structure and softness.

The success of this dessert relies on precision rather than complexity. The choux pastry must be cooked just long enough to dry out properly so it can rise and hold its shape, while the cream filling needs to be rich, silky, and fully chilled before piping. The final chocolate glaze adds depth and a slight bitterness that contrasts beautifully with the sweet vanilla cream.

Once assembled, these cream puffs make an elegant dessert or refined treat, ideal for serving at the end of a meal or as part of a pastry platter. Their neat appearance and contrasting textures make them just as appealing to the eye as they are to the palate.

Ingredients

For the Choux Pastry

  • 125 ml water
  • 125 ml milk
  • 100 g butter
  • 150 g flour
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 pinch of salt

For the Cream

  • 500 ml whole milk
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 100 g sugar
  • 40 g cornstarch
  • 1 vanilla bean

For the Chocolate Glaze

  • 100 g dark chocolate
  • 50 g butter
  • 1 tablespoon water

Preparation

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