HAZELNUT MOCHA ECLAIRS

Hazelnut Mocha Eclairs image

Once you try these, especially the filling, you'll be in heaven. They make a special ending to a meal, and they're great with coffee or tea. -Carol Witczak, Tinley Park, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/2 cup water
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs, room temperature
FILLING:
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
1 tablespoon boiling water
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts, divided
TOPPING:
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips, melted

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring the water, milk, butter, sugar and salt 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., Transfer to a heavy duty resealable plastic bag; cut a 1-in. hole in one corner of bag. Pipe 3-in. strips about 3 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until golden brown. , Pierce side of each eclair with tip of knife. Cool on wire racks. Split eclairs open. Pull out and discard soft dough from inside tops and bottoms., For filling, dissolve coffee granules in boiling water; cool. In a small bowl, beat cream and confectioners' sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold in coffee mixture and 1/4 cup hazelnuts. Refrigerate., Fill the eclairs just before serving; replace tops. Spread with melted chocolate. Sprinkle with remaining hazelnuts. Refrigerate leftovers., ,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Fat 25g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 131mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.