Mocha Cream Puffs

Name: Mocha Cream Puffs
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 cream puffs.
Ingredients: 1/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 egg; FILLING:; 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream, divided; 3 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips; 2 teaspoons sugar; Dash salt; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules; Confectioners' sugar

Looking for a special-occasion dessert that's easy to fix? Try these golden puffs with a chocolaty filling from Aimee Kirk (at right with husband Rance) of Jacksonville, Alabama.

Ingredients

1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons butter
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg
FILLING:
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream, divided
3 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons sugar
Dash salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules
Confectioners' sugar

Directions

In a small saucepan, bring the water, butter and salt to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add egg; beat until mixture is smooth and shiny.
Drop batter into four mounds 3 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove puffs to a wire rack. Immediately split puffs open; remove tops and set aside. Discard soft dough from inside. Cool puffs.
For the filling, in a small saucepan, combine 3 tablespoons cream, chocolate chips, sugar and salt. Cook over low heat until the chips are melted; stir until blended. Remove from the heat; gradually stir in the vanilla, coffee and remaining cream.
Transfer to a small bowl. Refrigerate until chilled. Beat filling until stiff. Fill cream puffs just before serving; replace tops. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 281 calories, 24g fat (14g saturated fat), 123mg cholesterol, 200mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

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Brenda2772

Apr 15, 2012

My go to cream puff recipe. I like that it doesn't have a custard center.
Naboskala

Mar 8, 2011

These taste like they should be SO hard to make, but they're quite easy. Delicious!
markimalekat

Jan 4, 2010

I made these for a family gathering at New Years and they were loved by young and old alike.