Chocolate Cream Puff Wreath Recipe
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 1 c. Water
- 1/2 c. Butter
- 1 tsp Granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1 c. All-purpose flour
- 4 x Large eggs
- 2 c. Whipping cream
- 1/2 c. Granulated sugar
- 1/4 c. Unsweetened cocoa pwdr
- 1 tsp Vanilla or possibly almond extract
- 3 ounce Semisweet chocolate Chocolate leaves
Directions
- Cream Puff Ring: In saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar and salt; bring to boil. Add in flour all at once; beat with wooden spoon till mix leaves side of pan. Remove from heat. With wooden spoon or possibly electric mixer, beat in Large eggs, one at a time, till dough is smooth and shiny. (Alternatively, after flour is added, transfer to food processor. With motor running, add in Large eggs, one at a time, blending well after each.) On buttered baking sheet, trace 9 inch circle. Drop large spoonfuls of dough onto circle to create ring, making sure puffs are barely touching. Bake in 400 F oven for about 40 min or possibly till lightly browned. Let cold on wire rack.
- Chocolate Filling: In mixing bowl, combine cream, sugar, cocoa and vanilla; beat just till stiff. Using sharp knife, slice top half from cream puff ring, reserving top. Remove any moist dough inside. Spoon in filling; replace top.
- Glaze: In saucepan, heat together chocolate and butter over low heat; drizzle over ring. Garnish with chocolate leaves. Chill till serving time.
- Makes 10 servings. Source Canadian Living Merry
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 112g | |
| Recipe makes 10 servings | |
| Calories 330 | |
| Calories from Fat 217 | 66% |
| Total Fat 24.82g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat 14.74g | 59% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 141mg | 47% |
| Sodium 164mg | 7% |
| Potassium 132mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 24.58g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.1g | 7% |
| Sugars 10.76g | 7% |
| Protein 5.86g | 9% |
