CREAM PUFFS WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE

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This is the most elegant dessert I make, and all who try it love it. These cute little puffs filled with ice cream are perfect for any special occasion.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup water
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter, divided
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs
3 cups vanilla ice cream, divided
1 package (10 ounces) frozen sweetened raspberries, thawed
2 ounces semisweet chocolate
2 tablespoons whole milk
1/4 cup chopped pistachios

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring water and 1/4 cup butter 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 eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny., Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 22-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Immediately split puffs open; remove tops and set aside. Discard soft dough from inside. Cool puffs. Fill puffs with 2-3/4 cups ice cream; replace tops. Cover tightly and freeze., For sauce, place the raspberries in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Strain seeds. Stir in the remaining ice cream until melted. In a small saucepan, heat the chocolate, milk and remaining butter over low heat until melted, stirring constantly., To serve, spoon 2 tablespoons raspberry sauce on each dessert plate; top with filled cream puffs. Drizzle with chocolate sauce; sprinkle with pistachios.

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