Irresistible Banana Pudding Chocolate Puffs
These delightful puffs, filled with creamy banana pudding and coated in chocolate, are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter For rich flavor
- 1 cup all-purpose flour Essential for puff structure
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 large eggs Room temperature for easier mixing
For the Banana Pudding Filling
- 2 cups milk Use whole or low-fat milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup cornstarch To thicken the pudding
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large egg yolks Provides richness
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract For flavor enhancement
- 1 ripe banana mashed Adds natural sweetness
For the Chocolate Coating
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate Chocolate chips can be used too
- 1 tbsp coconut oil Optional, for a smoother coating
Instructions
Preparation of Dough
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the water, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil.
- Add flour all at once and stir until a dough ball forms.
- Let cool slightly, then add eggs one at a time, stirring until smooth.
- Pipe mounds of dough onto the baking sheet.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, until golden brown.
Preparation of Filling
- Whisk together milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan. Heat until thickened.
- In a bowl, whisk egg yolks and temper them with a bit of the hot milk mixture.
- Combine egg yolks with the remaining milk mixture and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Stir in butter, vanilla, and mashed banana. Cool to room temperature.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
Assembly
- Cut a small slit in each puff and pipe in the banana pudding filling.
- Melt chocolate and coconut oil in a bowl.
- Dip each filled puff in chocolate and place on a tray to set.
- Refrigerate until the chocolate hardens.
Serving
- Serve and enjoy these delightful puffs!
Notes
For best results, measure ingredients accurately and let the dough cool before adding eggs. Consider adding a pinch of cinnamon or folding in chocolate chips for variations.