Mocha Cream Puffs

By Addie

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

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

Preparation

Step 1

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. Yield: 4 cream puffs.
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REVIEWS:

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

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

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