Devil's Cream Puffs

local_grocery_store Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 8 oz dark chocolate, finely chopped
• 1 shot espresso
• 1/4 tsp chili powder
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (for topping)

restaurant_menu Method

1. 1.Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2.In a medium saucepan, combine the water and butter and bring to a boil over medium heat.
3. 3.Add the flour and salt all at once and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
4. 4.Remove from the heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
5. 5.Add the eggs one at a time, stirring vigorously after each addition until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
6. 6.Using a pastry bag or a spoon, pipe or drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
7. 7.Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cream puffs are golden brown and puffed.
8. 8.Let cool completely on a wire rack.
9. 9.In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until just simmering.
10. 10.Remove from the heat and add the chopped chocolate, espresso, and chili powder.
11. 11.Stir until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.
12. 12.Let cool to room temperature.
13. 13.Using a pastry bag or a spoon, fill each cream puff with the chocolate mixture.
14. 14.Sprinkle with cayenne pepper and serve.

lightbulb_outline Tips

• chevron_rightFor an extra devilish twist, try adding a pinch of smoked paprika to the chocolate mixture.
• chevron_rightIf you don't like spicy food, you can omit the chili powder and cayenne pepper for a more traditional cream puff.