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Decadent Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Crème Puffs

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Light, creamy, and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor, these chocolate-dipped strawberry crème puffs are a quick and easy homemade dessert perfect for special occasions or everyday indulgence.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) water
  • 8 tablespoons (115 g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream, chilled
  • 1/2 cup (120 g) mascarpone cheese or cream cheese
  • 1/3 cup (40 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1/2 cup (75 g) fresh strawberries, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 6 ounces (170 g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon (15 g) coconut oil or unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Make the Choux Pastry: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup water, 8 tablespoons butter, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  2. Remove from heat and quickly stir in 1 cup sifted flour all at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a smooth ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and let cool for about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the 4 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until the dough is smooth, glossy, and pipeable.
  5. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. Fill a piping bag fitted with a medium round tip with the choux dough. Pipe small rounds about 1.5 inches in diameter, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake at 425°F for 10 minutes, then reduce heat to 350°F (175°C) and bake for another 15-20 minutes until golden brown and puffed. Do not open the oven door during baking.
  8. Remove from oven and prick each puff with a toothpick to release steam. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
  9. Prepare the Strawberry Crème Filling: In a chilled mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Whip with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.
  10. Gently fold in finely chopped fresh strawberries.
  11. Slice the cooled puffs in half horizontally. Pipe or spoon the strawberry crème generously into each bottom half, then replace the tops.
  12. Make the Chocolate Dip: Melt chopped chocolate with coconut oil in a double boiler or microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring frequently until smooth.
  13. Dip the tops of the filled puffs halfway into the melted chocolate. Place them back on the wire rack to let the chocolate set for 15-20 minutes at room temperature or faster in the fridge.

Notes

Do not open the oven door during baking to prevent puffs from collapsing. Use room temperature eggs for better puffing. Adding coconut oil or butter to the chocolate dip helps it set with a shiny finish and prevents cracking. If puffs deflate slightly, filling and dip will still make them delicious. Store filled puffs refrigerated and consume within 1-2 days. Unfilled puffs can be reheated at 350°F for 5 minutes to crisp before filling.

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