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Cream Puff Stacks (Kremówka)

Buttery choux pastry puffs filled with whipped cream and a touch of vanilla. A showstopping Polish dessert that looks fancy but takes under 20 minutes.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
285
Protein
4g
Cream Puff Stacks (Kremówka)
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Bake choux shells at 375°F for 12 minutes until golden and puffed, then cool on a wire rack.

  2. Step 2

    Pour heavy cream into a bowl, add powdered sugar and vanilla. Whip by hand or mixer until stiff peaks form.

  3. Step 3

    Chop chocolate, melt it with butter in a small bowl set over simmering water, stirring until glossy.

  4. Step 4

    Slice cooled shells in half horizontally. Pipe or spoon whipped cream into the bottom half of each shell.

  5. Step 5

    Sandwich the top half back on, then drizzle melted chocolate over each puff. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • baking sheet
  • wire cooling rack
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk or electric mixer
  • small heatproof bowl
  • saucepan
  • pastry bag with piping tip (optional)
  • spoon

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