CHOCOLATE-FILLED CREAM PUFFS WITH HOT FUDGE SAUCE

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I grew up eating my mother's homemade cream puffs. Now I make her recipe when I need to bring a treat to work. Everyone loves them so much I have to triple the batch! -Diana Voland, Martinsville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup water
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
CHOCOLATE CREAM FILLING:
3/4 cup sugar
5 tablespoons baking cocoa
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups 2% milk
2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Hot fudge ice cream topping and citrus sugar, white chocolate shavings or confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water and 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 tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 20-25 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. , For filling, in a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, cocoa, cornstarch and salt. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. , Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in butter and vanilla. Cover with waxed paper or plastic wrap. Cool for 15 minutes, without stirring. , To serve, spoon chocolate cream filling into cream puffs; replace tops. Top with warmed hot fudge sauce and citrus sugar, white chocolate shavings or confectioners' sugar if desired. Freeze option: Freeze cream puffs in airtight containers for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature for 10 minutes. Place cream puffs on a baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 3-4 minutes or until crisp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 68mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

MD Ibrahim Sek
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These cream puffs were delicious! The dough was light and airy, and the filling was creamy and smooth. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert.


leeza buding'a
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I've made these cream puffs several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Joseph Kuel
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These cream puffs were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. The dough was light and fluffy, and the filling was creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making these again.


Matthew Alkire
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I made these cream puffs for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The cream filling was light and fluffy, and the chocolate sauce was rich and decadent.


Sinilione
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These cream puffs were delicious! The dough was light and airy, and the filling was creamy and smooth. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert.


cool boy211
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I've never made cream puffs before, but these were surprisingly easy to make. They turned out great and my family loved them. I will definitely be making these again.


Malak Kocher
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These cream puffs were a bit more difficult to make than I expected, but they were worth it! They were so delicious and my family loved them. I will definitely be making these again.


Mpho Mankimane
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I made these cream puffs for my husband's birthday and he loved them! They were so easy to make and they tasted delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


MD jihad Mollah
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These cream puffs were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. The dough was light and fluffy, and the filling was creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making these again.


Bote Steven
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I've made these cream puffs several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Heather Price
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These cream puffs were delicious! The dough was light and airy, and the filling was creamy and smooth. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert.


Gautam Ray
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I made these cream puffs for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. The cream filling was light and fluffy, and the chocolate sauce was rich and decadent.


Beck Brocklebank
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These cream puffs were a hit with my family! They were so easy to make and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.