♥ Tea on Tuesday: Java Cream Puffs ♥

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

Directions:
•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. Remove from the heat. Transfer to a 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.

Yield: 8 servings.

~~yummy recipe and photo from: Taste of Home, February/March 2007~~