Ingredients for Chocolate Cream Puff Ring
- 1 cup water
- 2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, melted
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- Unsweetened Chocolate
- Real Vanilla Extract
- Semisweet Chocolate
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How to Make Chocolate Cream Puff Ring
- **Cream Puff Dough:** In a medium saucepan over high heat, combine 1 cup water, 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a rolling boil.
- Reduce heat to low and add 2 cups all-purpose flour all at once. Stir vigorously until the dough forms a smooth ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan (about 1 minute).
- Remove from heat. Beat in 6 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until the dough is smooth and satiny. (Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a paddle attachment).
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
- Drop heaping spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, shaping them into a large oval ring, ensuring each spoonful touches the next.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown and firm. Pierce the ring in 4-5 places with a skewer or knife to release steam and bake for a few more minutes.
- Cool the ring completely on a wire rack. (Can be made 1 day ahead and wrapped when cool).
- **Chocolate Filling:** While the ring is baking (or earlier in the day), cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and 2 cups powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 12 ounces melted semi-sweet chocolate and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Add 2 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until the sugar is thoroughly dissolved.
- Chill the filling for at least 1 hour.
- **Chocolate Glaze:** In a double boiler, melt together 2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate and 2 ounces unsalted butter, stirring until smooth.
- **Assembly:** Slice the cooled cream puff ring in half horizontally. Gently fill the bottom half with the chilled chocolate filling and replace the top half.
- Drizzle the chocolate glaze over the top of the ring.
- Chill until ready to serve. Serves 6 (double recipe for 12 servings).
- **For bite-sized puffs:** Use a teaspoon or small ice cream scoop (walnut-sized). Bake as directed. Snip open tops, pipe in filling, and drizzle with glaze.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
14 g
Sugar
69g
Fat
122g
Carbs
10g
