Chocolate Puff Puff โ Deep fried dough thatโs slightly crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside with a touch of sweetness. Pair it with a decadent chocolate dipping sauce to swoon overโa sweet version of the classic and popular African snack.
Chocolate desserts and snacks may be perfect for Valentineโs Day, but you donโt have to wait. Iโve added an exciting twist to a classic West African street food. You guessed right: chocolate puff puff. The chocolate sauce takes it to higher levels.
Why Chocolate in Puff Puff
Puff-puff purists, hold your horses. Just try it before you stone me. The deep-fried dough is already impressive and the ideal carrier for sweet flavors. Theyโre just as versatile as bread. So why not get creative?
The secret to pure decadence ended up being butter. I tried it without butter, and though it was good, it wasnโt great. Butter made it lighter and crunchier. Plus, you canโt replace the authentic butter flavor.
How to Make Chocolate Puff Puff
- Mix salt, sugar, water, and yeast. Set aside for 5 minutes to activate the yeast. (Photo 1)
- Add the milk, melted butter, and egg to the yeast mixture. (Photo 2)
- Batter โ Mix in the flour and cocoa powder thoroughly. Let rise for 1-2 hours. (Photos 3-7)
- Fry โ Drop balls of batter into hot oil and fry until the bottom side is golden brown. Turn the ball over and fry for a few more minutes until the other side is golden brown. (Photo 8)
- Drain โ Remove the puff puff from the oil with a slotted spoon. Place them on napkins right away to soak excess oil.
- Sauce โ Melt cream, butter, and chocolate chips in the microwave or saucepan. Mix well.
- Serve with chocolate dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
- Test the oilโs temperature by putting a drop of batter into the oil. If itโs hot enough, the batter will rise to the top.
- If you donโt want to get your hands messy, use two spoonsโone for the batter and the other to push it off gently into the oil.
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Chocolate Puff Puff
Ingredients
Puff Puff
- ยฝ tablespoon (8-9g) salt
- ยฝ-ยพ cup (100-175g) sugar
- 1 cup (240ml) warm water
- 3 teaspoons (9g) active dry yeast
- 1 cup (240m) warm milk
- ยผ cup (58g) butter
- 1 large egg
- 3ยฝ cups (420g) flour plus extra batter is too wet
- ยผ cup (25g) cocoa powder
- oil for deep frying
Chocolate Sauce
- 1 cup (170g) chocolate (semi-sweet and milk chocolate both work fine)
- ยผ cup (60g) cream
- 1 tablespoon (14g) butter
Instructions
- Mix salt, sugar, water, and yeast. Set aside for 5 minutes to activate the yeast.
- Heat butter and milk in the microwave or saucepan just until the butter melts. Let cool to room temperature.
- Add the milk, butter, and egg to the yeast mixture.
- Follow with the flour and cocoa powder, and mix thoroughly with a spoon or your hands. Let the mixture rise for 1-2 hours.
- Fill a large saucepan or Dutch oven with vegetable oil until it is at least 3 inches (or 5cm) deep, and heat on low. Too little oil will result in flatter balls.
- Test the oil's temperature by putting a drop of batter into the oil. If it's hot enough, the batter will rise to the top. Grab a little batter at a time with your hands or two spoons (one for the batter and the other to push it off gently into the oil). It should form into a ball.
- Fry for a few minutes until the bottom side is golden brown. Turn the ball over and fry for a few more minutes until the other side is golden brown.
- Remove the puff puff from the oil with a slotted spoon (or something similar). Place them on napkins right away to soak excess oil.
- Melt cream, butter, and chocolate chips in the microwave or saucepan. Mix well.
- Serve chocolate dipping sauce with the puff puffs.
Tips & Notes:
- Test the oilโs temperature by putting a drop of batter into the oil. If itโs hot enough, the batter will rise to the top.
- If you donโt want to get your hands messy, use two spoonsโone for the batter and the other to push it off gently into the oil.
- Please remember that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.
Fola says
Wow.Mrs Imma I come from Nigeria and I have never seen puff puff made like that it is delicious
Fola says
Thank you so much for teaching me Mrs Imma
ImmaculateBites says
My Pleasure Fola :)!
Daniel says
Good day, l really love the recipe a lot. It was so lovely, my friends really loved it and asked for more and more.
And also, is there a Video on this recipe for those who will want to learn?
imma africanbites says
Hi Daniel,glad it turned out great for you. I havenโt made a video yet for this chocolate puff puff here.
Joy says
This is amazing hope to try this asap, but plz I donโt know what a chocolate sauce is, can u hekpbout. Thanks
ImmaculateBites says
Chocolate sauce is a combination of melted chocolate and cream. Itโs optional
kenzi kardeen says
I love these they are divine i look forward to making some for my class and sharing them.
ImmaculateBites says
Awesome! Do let me know how they turn out. Thanks
Kehinde says
Thank you so much for this recipe. Please can I replace the butter with mangerine
ImmaculateBites says
You sure can.
Joanne says
Hi,
I made your traditional puff puff last year and they turned out great! I made them for my Nigerian friend. He really enjoyed them. I decided to make your chocolate puff puff and waiting to fry them. However, I too noticed that you have an egg in your ingredients list but no egg in the description on how to make them so I didnโt add it assuming it was a mistake! Well, after reading through the comments I learned that it indeed is in the recipe but I didnโt include it because there was no mention of it until someone commented, which you did address but it would have beneficial to edit the recipe to included โadd egg after the butter and milk mixtureโ because I didnโt read the comments until now, and thatโs when I learned of it. I just hope that they turn out especially after using high quality cocoa powder.
I like the pictures you provide and step by step procedures. Itโs very helpful.
Thank you.
p.s. I didnโt rate this recipe because I have not finished making yet. Iโm waiting for it to rise but once I get a chance to try one, I will update my review. However, seeing that I did not add the egg, Iโm not sure what to expect. Cross your fingers!!
ImmaculateBites says
My apologies!!! Fingers cross. Will get on it right now. Hope it all works out well for you.
Lesego says
I want to use the no yeast version but I want the chocolate one. Do I still use beer?
ImmaculateBites says
No donโt have to use beer if you do not want to replace with with water
ImmaculateBites says
My bad, after you add the butter and milk mixture. Recipe update!!!
Tottie says
IMMA, When do I add the egg? lol
laviv says
Love Ur twist to puff puffโฆโฆ I tried the coconut puff puff today and Itโs was awesomeโฆ.. thxxx for letting me know I can Make my puff more tasteful.
ImmaculateBites says
Thanks laviv
Lois Jack says
Just wanting to say that you are my new favourite cooking website ๐ Thanks!
ImmaculateBites says
Awww thanks- really appreciate you taking the time to comment.
Udie says
Hi Imma, Iโm looking forward to trying this chocolate puff puff recipe out as well as your recipes too! I am a foodie too and love the fact you are taking risk with our Nigeria cuisine by bringing it into the 21st century! Iโve done the same with many recipes and am always eager to mix or fuse different flavor profiles & cultures together in foods. For instance I have a seafood moin moin that would knock socks off any traditional plain moin moin easily but as you are well aware it was outsiders who really took to the flavors first the traditionalist had to warm to it after they saw others eating enjoying and not collapsing over first. ..lol
Our people are too funny sometimes the way they behave when it comes to our food. Anyway, great job Iโll post when I make the recipe ๐
Uduak
ImmaculateBites says
Udie thanks for taking the time to comment โ I would love to have that seafood moin moin recipe- you just got my mouth watering.
Bibs @ Tasteometer says
These look and sound amazing. The name too is rather appealing. Will try these soon and your other puff puff recipe too, thanks.
ImmaculateBites says
Aww thanks Bibs, let me know how you like them!
Mystery Maiden says
Same here
Joel A. says
I would love to indulge in these anytime.
ImmaculateBites says
Joel, you should, they are heavenly!
Pam says
This looks wonderful. I am looking forward to looking at your other recipes; so unique and tempting. You have a lovely blog.Thank you for sharing
ImmaculateBites says
Thanks Pam, and thank you for taking the time to comment.