Banana Split Cream Puffs

I made these over the weekend and they were a HUGE hit! I'm definitely doubling the recipe next time because it doesn't make a whole lot and we definitely needed more!


INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 eggs
• 12 scoops vanilla ice cream(or whipped cream)(I used whipped cream)
• 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
• 1 large banana, thinly sliced
• 1(8oz.) can pineapple tidbits(I didn't use pineapple)
• 1/2 cup hot fudge sauce

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, bring water and butter to a boil. Add flour and salt all at once; stir until a smooth ball forms.
2. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat until mixture is smooth and shiny, about 3 minutes.
3. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls onto a greased baking sheet. bake at 400 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
4. Transfer to a wire rack. Immediately split puffs open; Remove tops and set aside. Discard soft dough from inside. Cool puffs.
5. Fill each with a scoop of chosen filling and top with fruit. Drizzle with hot fudge sauce. Replace tops and serve immediately.

Using the whipped cream I was able to stick them in the fridge until I took them to a get together. That's the main reason I used whipped cream instead of Ice Cream. These were SO delicious and you could really make them whatever you want with whatever fruit you want. Wouldn't they be amazing with blueberries?!  Or just regular cream puffs with just the cream! Yum! I can't wait to make these again!