CHOCOLATE-HAZELNUT CREAM PUFFS

Chocolate-Hazelnut Cream Puffs image

Chocoholic friends and family won't be able to resist these mini chocolate cream puffs filled with creamy, chocolate-hazelnut flavor. The tiny treats are as pretty as a picture and worth every mouthwatering bite.-Mary Lou Wayman, Salt Lake City, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

6 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 tablespoons sugar, divided
2/3 cup Nutella
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts or pecans, toasted
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

For filling, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and 2 tablespoons sugar until smooth. Gradually beat in Nutella and cream until blended. Stir in nuts. Cover and refrigerate., In another bowl, combine the flour, cocoa and remaining sugar. In a large saucepan, bring water, butter and salt to a boil. Add flour mixture all at once and stir 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 by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until set and browned. Remove to wire racks. Immediately split puffs open; remove and discard soft dough from inside. Cool completely. , Spoon filling into cream puffs; replace tops. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 21g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 177mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.