JAVA CREAM PUFFS

1/2 cup water
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 cup 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 for 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny. Stir in pecans.
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes 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 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.
Yield: 8 servings.