JAVA CREAM PUFFS

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These fun and fancy goodies have chopped pecans in the puffs and mouthwatering mocha cream filling. Guests will be impressed. -Iola Egle, Bella Vista, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup water
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
MOCHA CREAM FILLING:
1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
24 large marshmallows
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup hot fudge ice cream topping, warmed

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring water, butter 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. Stir in pecans. , Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack. Immediately split puffs open; remove tops and set aside. Discard soft dough from inside. Cool puffs. , For filling, in a large saucepan, combine coffee and marshmallows. Cook over low heat until marshmallows are melted. Transfer to a large bowl; cover and chill just until thickened. , In a large bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form. Whisk chilled coffee mixture until light in color; fold in whipped cream. Just before serving, fill each puff with about 1/3 cup filling. Replace tops and drizzle with fudge topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 27g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 130mg cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.