CHERRY-CHOCOLATE CREAM PUFFS

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I developed this fun chocolate-filled cream puff recipe that's perfect for cherry lovers. I enjoy cooking and playing with ideas for new recipes. -Christopher Fuson, Marysville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup water
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1 tablespoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
FILLING:
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup 2% milk
6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
3/4 pound fresh or frozen pitted sweet cherries (thawed), coarsely chopped
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a small saucepan, bring water, butter, sugar and salt to a rolling boil. Add flour all at once and beat until blended. Cook over medium heat, stirring vigorously until mixture pulls away from sides of pan and forms a ball. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes., Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition until smooth. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny., Drop dough by scant 1/4 cupfuls 3 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake 30-35 minutes or until puffed, very firm and golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Split puffs open. Pull out and discard soft dough from inside tops and bottoms. Cool puffs completely on a wire rack. , Let whipped topping stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring sugar and milk to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Reduce heat to low; stir in chocolate until melted. Transfer to a large bowl. Cool to room temperature, about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Fold in whipped topping. , Just before serving, fill each cream puff with a heaping tablespoonful of cherries; top with chocolate filling. Replace tops. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Robert Otieno
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These cream puffs are the perfect way to end a special meal. They're light and airy, but still rich and satisfying.


David Doyle
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These cream puffs are a must-try for any chocolate lover. The combination of cherry and chocolate is simply irresistible.


bilal saeed
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I love how easy these cream puffs are to make. I can whip them up in no time and they always turn out perfect.


Richard Nkonde
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These cream puffs are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're light, fluffy, and filled with a delicious cherry chocolate cream.


Nansubuga Hannii
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I've made these cream puffs several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Raj kumar Raj kumar
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The cream puffs were delicious, but they were a bit too sweet for my taste.


Mis Maria
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These cream puffs were amazing! I loved the combination of the cherry and chocolate. I will definitely be making these again.


MUHAMMED NASEER NASEER
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Overall, I thought the cream puffs were good. They were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth it.


Crokuran
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The cream puffs were a bit dry. I think I might have overcooked them.


Ankit stha
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I found the recipe to be a bit confusing. The instructions weren't very clear and I ended up making a few mistakes.


John Hethcoat
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The cream puffs were delicious, but the chocolate ganache was a bit too sweet for my taste.


Md Shazaad
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These cream puffs were a hit at my party! They were so delicious and elegant. I will definitely be making them again.


Janith Madushanka
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I've made cream puffs before, but this recipe is by far the best. The dough was easy to work with and the filling was rich and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe!


Larwa Collins
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The recipe was easy to follow and the cream puffs turned out perfectly. I used fresh cherries and they added a wonderful burst of flavor. My family loved them!


Kitso Gaonyatswe
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These cherry chocolate cream puffs were an absolute delight! The pastry was light and airy, the filling was creamy and flavorful, and the chocolate ganache was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again