Java Cream Puffs

Java Cream Puffs (from the taste Of Home magazine)

alot of people were asking for this recipe and I just made them but haven't actually tasted them yet, i still need to throw them together and add the Fudge topping which won't be done till I'm ready to serve em...here it is...

1/2 Cup water

1/4 cup Butter, cubed

1/8Tsp. 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

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 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until smooth and shiny. stir in pecans.

Drop by rounded spoonfuls 3 in apart onto a greased baking sheet. Bake 400 degrees for 30-35 min.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 mixing 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.

yields 8 servings

ok, I made up a few for you to sample...Pictures tell the real story:)

ENJOY!