Stuffed Chocolate Puffs

Directions

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   Chill a bowl and the beater of an electric mixer in the freezer for 1 hour.
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   Meanwhile, in a double broiler, melt the semisweet and bitter chocolate over simmering water until hot.
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   Stir in the cinnamon.
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   Remove the double boiler insert, holding the melted chocolate, from the saucepan.
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   Let cool 5 to 10 minutes.
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   In the frozen mixing bowl, whip the cream to firm peaks.
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   (Do not overbeat.)
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   With a rubber spatula, fold 1/4 of the whipped cream into the chocolate.
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   Gently fold the remaining whipped cream into the chocolate, 1/4 at a time.
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    (Mix just enough to get the chocolate incorporated into the whipped cream.)
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    Set aside in the refrigerator.
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    Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
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    In a mediumsize heavy saucepan, combine the milk, butter and salt.
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    Bring to a boil.
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    Add the flour all at once.
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    Mix quickly with a wooden spoon until a ball forms on the spoon and the flour is evenly moistened.
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    Transfer to a bowl and add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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    Place the cream puff dough in a pastry bag fitted with a large plain tip.
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    Pipe out 6 round puffs on a parchment lined baking sheet.
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    With a finger dipped in cold water, flatten the point on top of each puff.
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    Drop the pan on the counter to set the puffs.
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    Bake the puffs until puffed and golden, about 10 minutes.
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    Reduce the heat to 375 degrees and bake 20 to 25 minutes longer, or until puffed, golden, and done.
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    Set aside to cool on a rack.
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    Fill a pastry bag fitted with a large plain tip with the Chocolate Mousse.
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    Split the puffs in half lengthwise and fill them with the mousse.
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    Using the tips of your fingers, drizzle melted chocolate (about 3 ounces melted over hot water) across the tops of the filled cream puffs.
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    Yield: 6 servings