Taste of Home
Chocolate Cream Puffs
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min.
YIELD: 15 servings.
Our Test Kitchen staff used a bit of cocoa to turn traditional cream puffs into these extraordinary desserts. Guests will think you spent hours fussing over the tender chocolate pastries, which are filled with a rich creamy mixture and fresh strawberries.
Ingredients
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1 cup water
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1/2 cup butter
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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3 tablespoons baking cocoa
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4 eggs
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2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
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1 cup sugar
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2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
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3 cups coarsely chopped fresh strawberries
Directions
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1.
In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, bring water, butter and salt to a boil. Add the flour and cocoa all at once; stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat until smooth and shiny.
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2.
Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until set and browned. Remove to wire racks. Immediately split puffs open; remove and discard soft dough from inside. Cool puffs completely.
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3.
In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until fluffy. Fold in whipped cream and strawberries. Fill bottom halves of puffs; replace tops. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 331 calories, 25g fat (15g saturated fat), 133mg cholesterol, 175mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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