Chocolate-Cheesecake Cream Puffs |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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I always get compliments from the chocolate lovers at my table when I serve these dainty puffs. Ingredients:
1 cup water |
1/2 cup butter |
1 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
4 eggs |
filling: |
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips |
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened |
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar |
2 cups heavy whipping cream |
glaze: |
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips |
1 tablespoon shortening |
Directions:
1. In a large saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil. Add flour all at once, stirring 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.
2. Drop 12 rounded tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack. Immediately cut a slit in each puff to allow steam to escape; cool. Split puffs and set tops aside; remove soft dough from inside. Cool.
3. For filling, melt chocolate chips in a microwave; set aside. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Beat in melted chocolate. In another bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form; gradually beat into chocolate mixture. Spoon into cream puffs; replace tops. For glaze, melt chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave. Drizzle over puffs. Yield: 1 dozen.
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