CHOCOLATE-FILLED CREAM PUFFS

Chocolate-Filled Cream Puffs image

"This is a heavenly dessert for chocolate lovers," relates Kathy Kittell of Lenexa, Kansas. "Each puff is stuffed with chocolate cream and drizzled with chocolate glaze."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup water
6 tablespoons butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
FILLING:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
GLAZE:
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

In a saucepan over medium heat, bring water and butter to a boil. Add flour and salt all at once; stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Beat until smooth. , Cover a baking sheet with foil; grease foil. Drop batter into six mounds onto foil. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; bake 30 minutes longer. Remove puffs to a wire rack. Immediately cut a slit in each for steam to escape. , In a bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and cocoa, beating until almost stiff. Split puffs and remove soft dough. Add filling; replace tops. Melt chocolate and butter; stir in sugar and water. Drizzle over puffs. Chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487 calories, Fat 34g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 232mg cholesterol, Sodium 292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.