Kokakia (Greek Chocolate Cream Puffs) are a beloved traditional dessert in Greece, featuring delicate sponge cakes filled with a luscious cream and topped with a rich chocolate glaze. These delightful little treats combine the lightness of a sponge with the indulgence of a creamy filling, offering a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Though they may look fancy, kokakia are surprisingly easy to make, and their bite-sized portions make them ideal for serving at gatherings or as a sweet indulgence any time of the day.
This recipe breaks down the process into simple steps, from creating the soft sponge cake to whipping up a smooth cream filling and finishing with a glossy chocolate glaze. The best part? Each kokaki is dipped in a fragrant syrup, adding a subtle sweetness that elevates the overall taste. Whether you’re familiar with Greek desserts or trying them for the first time, kokakia will definitely impress with their rich flavor and beautiful presentation.
Greek Chocolate Cream Puffs
12
servings40
minutes12
minutes776
kcal52
minutesKokakia, or Greek Chocolate Cream Puffs, are light and airy sponge cakes filled with a smooth vanilla cream, dipped in syrup, and topped with a rich chocolate glaze. This traditional Greek dessert combines fluffy cakes with a creamy filling and a glossy chocolate topping, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion.
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Ingredients
- For the Syrup
300 g 10.6 oz Water
300 g 10.6 oz Sugar
Juice of half a Lemon
- For the Dough
130 g 4.6 oz Sugar
6 6 Egg Yolks
6 6 Egg Whites
A pinch of Salt
220 g 77.8 oz Self Raising Flour
1 1 Vanillin
- For the Cream
600 g 21.2 oz Milk
100 g 3,5 oz Heavy Cream
120 g 4.2 oz Sugar
2 2 Egg Yolks
50 g 1.8 oz Corn Starch
2 2 Vanillins
140 g 5 oz Butter (cold)
- For the Chocolate Glaze
300 g 10.6 oz Milk Chocolate
50 g 1.8 oz Heavy Cream
20 g 0.7 oz Vegetable oil
Recipe directions
- For the Syrup
- In a small saucepan, add the water, sugar, and lemon juice, and stir gently. Place the saucepan over heat, bring it to a boil, and simmer for 1 minute. Set it aside to cool.
- For the Cream
- Place a saucepan over medium heat. Add the milk, egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch, and stir constantly to prevent sticking, until the cream thickens. Remove from heat.
- Add the vanilla extract and butter, and stir until combined.
- Transfer the cream to a tray and cover it with plastic wrap, making sure the wrap touches the surface of the cream to prevent a skin from forming.
- Place the tray with the cream in the fridge.
- For the Dough
- In the mixer bowl, add the egg whites and whisk them until stiff peaks form, creating a meringue. Transfer the meringue to a separate bowl.
- In the same mixer bowl, add the egg yolks, sugar, a pinch of salt, and vanilla extract, and beat for 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually fold the meringue into the mixture, using a spatula and mixing gently in circular motions.
- Sift the flour into the mixture in two batches, folding it in gently as you continue to mix.
- Transfer the batter to a piping bag.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pipe small cake shapes onto the sheet.
- Preheat the oven to 180ยฐC (350ยฐF) and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- For the Chocolate Glaze
- In a bowl, add the heavy cream, and top it with the milk chocolate, broken into small pieces. Add the vegetable oil.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and heat in the microwave until the chocolate is melted.
- To Assemble
- Remove the cream from the fridge and transfer it to the mixer bowl. Beat lightly, gradually adding the heavy cream while mixing.
- Transfer the cream to a piping bag.
- Dip each cake piece in the syrup. Pipe some cream onto one piece and cover it with another.
- Dip the top cake in the chocolate glaze, fully covering the top half.
- Let the chocolate puffs cool completely.
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Nutrition Facts
12 servings per container
- Amount Per ServingCalories776
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat
42.2g
54%
- Saturated Fat 21.3g 105%
- Cholesterol 875mg 292%
- Sodium 265mg 12%
- Potassium 311mg 7%
- Total Carbohydrate
80g
30%
- Dietary Fiber 1.4g 4%
- Total Sugars 57.8g
- Protein 21.8g 42%
- Calcium 16mg 2%
- Iron 18mg 100%
- Vitamin D 423mcg 2115%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.