Desserts are one of our favorite things to make for our guests and these cream puffs do not disappoint!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup butter, cut into 8 pieces
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 eggs
- 1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
- 2/3 cup chocolate-hazelnut spread (Nutella)
- 1 (8 oz) carton frozen whipped dessert topping, thawed
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees, line baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside
- For pastry: in a medium saucepan combine the water, butter and salt. Bring to boiling. Immediately add flour all at once; stir vigorously. Cook and stir until mixture forms a ball. Remove from heat and cool for 10 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Drop 12 heaping tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheet. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown and firm. Prick puffs with a sharp knife to allow steam to escape. Transfer to a wire rack; let cool.
- For filling: in a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese and 1/3 cup of the chocolate-hazelnut spread. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until well combined. Fold in the whipped topping until combined. Cover and chill until serving.
- Just before serving, cut tops from puffs. Remove soft dough from inside and spoon about 1/3 cup of Nutella filling into bottom half of puff. Replace top half.
- Place the remaining 1/3 1/3 cup chocolate-hazelnut spread in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high form 30-40 seconds or until softened. Using a spoon, drizzle spread over puffs. Serve immediately, refrigerate leftovers.
