CHOCOLATE CREAM PUFFS

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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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup water
1/2 cup butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
4 eggs
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
3 cups coarsely chopped fresh strawberries

Steps:

  • 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., 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., 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 : Calories 331 calories, Fat 25g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 133mg cholesterol, Sodium 175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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