Description
This Banana Cream Puffs Dessert is a delightful treat that combines the lightness of choux pastry with the richness of a creamy filling and luxurious chocolate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 240 ml water
- 113 g unsalted butter
- 125 g all-purpose flour
- 1.25 ml salt
- 4 large eggs
- 454 g cream cheese, softened
- 150 g powdered sugar, divided
- 5 ml vanilla extract
- 240 ml heavy whipping cream
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 28 g unsweetened chocolate, melted
- 15 ml milk
Instructions
- To create the base of your Banana Cream Puffs, start by combining water and unsalted butter in a medium saucepan. Bring this mixture to a boil over medium heat, and once boiling, stir in your all-purpose flour and salt. It’s important to keep stirring continuously once you've added the flour, cooking the mixture over low heat until it forms a smooth ball of dough that easily pulls away from the sides of the pan. This step is crucial because proper cooking will ensure a strong structure for your cream puffs!
- Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly. Next, incorporate the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This process will give the dough a glossy sheen, which is an indicator that it is ready. After you've added all the eggs, the dough should be thick yet smooth and pipable.
- Using a spoon or a piping bag, drop portions of dough—approximately 120 ml each—onto a lightly greased baking sheet, forming a circle that’s about 23 cm in diameter. This will create the base for your filled pastries. Bake these in your preheated oven for about 40 to 45 minutes, until they are puffed up and golden brown. Once baked, transfer the cream puffs to a wire rack to cool completely. This cooling period is vital, allowing the pastries to set and become even more delightful to eat!
- While your pastry cools, it’s time to make the luscious banana cream filling. In a separate mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, 100 g of powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Blend these until the mixture is perfectly smooth and cohesive. In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form – this takes roughly 5 minutes of mixing. Gently fold the whipped cream and the sliced bananas into the cream cheese mixture until well incorporated. Reserve a portion of this mixture for the ganache, and refrigerate the rest until you’re ready to fill your pastry.
- Once your cream puffs have completely cooled, peel off the tops carefully. Use a piping bag or spoon to fill each puff with your delicious banana cream filling. Place the puff tops back on, capping your creations in the most delightful way possible!
- In another small bowl, blend the reserved cream cheese mixture with 50 g of powdered sugar, melted chocolate, and milk until smooth. Scrape down the sides to ensure thorough mixing. This rich chocolate ganache will crown your filled cream puffs with an irresistible finish. Spoon a generous amount of ganache over each filled cream puff right before serving, allowing it to cascade beautifully down the sides.
Notes
For the best results, make sure your ingredients are at room temperature before starting, especially the cream cheese. If you want an even crisper pastry, pierce the pastries with a toothpick after baking to let out steam — this will help keep them light and airy.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Protein: 5 g