CHOCOLATE-CHEESECAKE CREAM PUFFS

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I always get compliments from the chocolate lovers at my table when I serve these dainty puffs.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup water
1/2 cup butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
FILLING:
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 cups heavy whipping cream
GLAZE:
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil. Add flour all at once, stirring until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny., Drop 12 rounded tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack. Immediately cut a slit in each puff to allow steam to escape; cool. Split puffs and set tops aside; remove soft dough from inside. Cool., For filling, melt chocolate chips in a microwave; set aside. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Beat in melted chocolate. In another bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form; gradually beat into chocolate mixture. Spoon into cream puffs; replace tops. For glaze, melt chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave. Drizzle over puffs.

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