Rich Chocolate Glazed Cream Puffs

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Feb. 04, 2011

Ingredients

Water 1 Cup (16 tbs)
Butter 1/2 Cup (8 tbs)
Salt 1/4 Teaspoon
All purpose flour 1 Cup (16 tbs)
Eggs 4

Directions

Heat oven to 400°F.

Lightly grease cookie sheet.

In medium saucepan, heat water, butter and salt to full rolling boil; reduce heat to low.

Add flour all at once; beat with spoon until mixture forms ball.

Remove from heat.

Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition until mixture is smooth.

Drop by spoonfuls into 12 balls onto prepared cookie sheet.

Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown.

While puff is warm, horizontally slice off small portion of top; reserve top.

Remove any soft dough from inside of puff; cool puffs on wire rack.

Prepare Chocolate Cream Filling and Rich Chocolate Glaze.

Fill puffs with filling; replace tops.

Drizzle with prepared glaze.

Garnish with fresh strawberries, if desired.

Recipe Summary

Nutrition Facts

Serving size Complete recipe

Calories 1548Calories from Fat 991

 % Daily Value*

Total Fat 112 g172.3%

Saturated Fat 64 g320%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol

Sodium 779 mg32.46%

Total Carbohydrates 97 g32.3%

Dietary Fiber 3 g12%

Sugars 1 g

Protein 39 g78%

Vitamin A % Vitamin C %

Calcium % Iron %

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet