Description

Chocolate Choux au Craquelin offers a delicious combination of rich flavors and a simple preparation method. This delightful treat features a smooth chocolate pastry cream made with fresh ingredients, ensuring a comforting dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients

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1 cup (236 ml) whole milk
1 cup (236 ml) heavy cream
5 large egg yolks
⅔ cup (133 g) granulated sugar
3 tablespoons (24 g) cornstarch
¼ teaspoon table salt
4 oz (113 g) 60% chocolate finely chopped
2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter softened and cut into 2 pieces
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
⅓ cup (75 g) unsalted butter softened
⅓ cup (70 g) light brown sugar firmly packed
½ cup (62 g) all-purpose flour
1 ½ tablespoons natural cocoa powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 cup (236 ml) water
½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter cut into 8 pieces
¼ teaspoon table salt
1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
4 large eggs

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Instructions

In a large measuring cup, combine milk, cream, and egg yolks, whisking until mixed well.
In a medium saucepan, mix sugar, cornstarch, and salt together.
Slowly drizzle the egg mixture into the saucepan while whisking to avoid lumps.
Set the heat to medium and continue whisking until the mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency.
Remove from heat, straining through a fine mesh strainer into a heatproof bowl immediately.
Add chopped chocolate and butter, stirring until melted and smooth.
Mix in vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Let the pastry cream cool for 15-20 minutes at room temperature, stirring occasionally, then cover with plastic wrap against the surface and chill in the refrigerator.

Notes

Make sure to whisk constantly to ensure a lump-free cream.
Using a fine mesh strainer helps achieve a silky texture for the pastry cream.
Consider adding a pinch of sea salt to the finished cream for enhanced flavor.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 piece
Calories: 180
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 50mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 100mg