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Decadent Valentine’s Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Mousse Puffs

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These chocolate-covered strawberry mousse puffs combine airy mousse, flaky pastry, and a smooth chocolate coating for a perfect romantic dessert that’s quick and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup water (240 ml)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (115 g)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (125 g)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped (can substitute frozen)
  • 2–3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 1 teaspoon gelatin powder or agar-agar
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 8 ounces semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips or chunks (225 g)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or coconut oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in flour all at once. Stir vigorously until mixture forms a ball and pulls away from sides. Let cool 5 minutes.
  3. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition until dough is smooth and glossy, about 10 minutes.
  4. Pipe small rounds (about 1.5 inches / 4 cm diameter) onto parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Bake 10 minutes at 425°F (220°C), then reduce heat to 350°F (175°C) and bake 15-20 minutes until golden and puffed. Cool completely on a rack.
  6. Puree strawberries with 2 tablespoons sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
  7. Sprinkle gelatin over 2 tablespoons cold water and let bloom 5 minutes. Warm gently until dissolved, then stir into strawberry puree.
  8. Whip heavy cream with 1 tablespoon sugar (optional) until soft peaks form. Fold strawberry mixture into whipped cream gently. Chill at least 30 minutes.
  9. Cut a small slit in each puff and fill with strawberry mousse using a piping bag. Refrigerate filled puffs.
  10. Melt chocolate with oil in double boiler or microwave in short bursts, stirring until smooth.
  11. Dip each mousse-filled puff halfway into melted chocolate, let excess drip off, place on parchment paper, and refrigerate until chocolate hardens, about 15-20 minutes.

Notes

If mousse is too soft to pipe, chill longer. Chocolate should be warm but not hot when dipping to avoid melting mousse. Use almond flour for gluten-free puffs or coconut cream and dairy-free chocolate for vegan adaptation. Let chocolate cool slightly before dipping for thicker coating or dip twice.

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Keywords: chocolate mousse puffs, strawberry mousse, Valentine’s dessert, chocolate-covered strawberries, choux pastry, easy dessert, romantic dessert

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