Easy 3-Ingredient Chocolate Cream Filling
This velvety chocolate cream filling comes together in under 15 minutes using just three pantry staples. Rich, smooth, and irresistibly chocolatey, it's perfect for layering cakes, filling crepes, or topping pastries. A foolproof recipe every home baker needs in their repertoire!
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 200 ml heavy cream or full-fat whipping cream, well chilled
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons sweetened cocoa powder (such as Nesquik)
- 1 small knob of unsalted butter (optional, for extra gloss)
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Directions
- 1
Refrigerate the cream for at least 20 minutes before starting.
- 2
Pour the cold cream into a small heavy-bottomed saucepan, add the sugar and cocoa powder, and stir to combine off the heat.
- 3
Place over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly with a spatula, for 5 to 7 minutes.
- 4
Remove from heat once the cream thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- 5
Stir in the butter if using, let cool for 5 minutes, then use as a filling or topping.
💡 Chef's Tip
For a more intense flavor, swap 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder for finely grated dark chocolate. Keeps refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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