Coffee Cream Puffs

Ingredients:

• For the dough (choux pastry):
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs
• For the coffee cream filling:
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee or brewed espresso
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method:

1. Make the Choux Pastry:
   • In a saucepan, combine water and butter, and bring it to a boil.
   • Stir in the flour until the mixture forms a ball. Let it cool slightly.
   • Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until smooth.
   • Pipe the dough into small rounds on a baking sheet and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden.
2. Make the Coffee Cream Filling:
   • In a bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
   • Dissolve the instant coffee in a tablespoon of hot water and fold it into the whipped cream, along with the vanilla extract.
3. Assemble the Cream Puffs:
   • Once the puffs are cool, slice them open and fill with the coffee cream.
   • Optionally, dust with powdered sugar before serving.