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Chocolate Cream Squares

Enjoy these buttery, flaky cream puffs with rich, real-whipped cream inside as well as melted, sweet chocolate. These are so delicious! 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate chip cookies, cream puff, dessert, puff pastry, whipped cream
Servings: 12 puffs
Calories: 344cal
Cost: $8

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • large baking sheet
  • pastry cutter
  • Piping Bag
  • large star tip for pastry bag

Ingredients

  • 17.3 ounces puff pastry (1 box) thawed
  • 8 ounces Heavy whipping cream
  • 2 cups chocolate pudding
  • ½ cup confectioners sugar reserve 1 tablespoon for cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup chocolate morsels melted until creamy

Instructions

  • Open slightly thawed puff pastry and cut into even rectangles using a pastry wheel.
  • Bake according to the package on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Once done, allow pastry puffs to cool before separating the top layer from the bottom.
  • Add a dollop of chocolate pudding to each bottom half.

Real Whipped Cream

  • To make the real-whipped cream, add your 1/4 cup confectioners sugar, heavy whipping cream, and vanilla extract to a mixing bowl, and beat on high until stiff peaks form. This will take between 3-5 minutes.
  • Once done, transfer whipped cream to a pastry bag.
  • Pipe each square with cream, and then sprinkle the remaining powdered sugar gently over each.
  • Lastly, swizzle the melted chocolate over each, and voila- you have yourself an elegant batch of Chocolate-Filled Real Cream Squares.  
  • Store in the refrigerator until you are ready to consume. These last up to 36 hours for best taste.

Notes

Nutritional values may vary and are meant to be a guide. 
Store pastries in the refrigerator for up to 36 hours for best taste. A large, airtight container is recommended to keep them fresh. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1square | Calories: 344cal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 173mg | Potassium: 48mg | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 295IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1.2mg