Banana Pudding Puffs (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 cup water.
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1/2 cup unsalted butter.
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1 cup all-purpose flour.
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1/4 tsp salt.
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4 large eggs.
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2 cups milk.
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1/2 cup sugar.
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1/3 cup cornstarch.
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1/4 tsp salt (for pudding).
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2 large egg yolks.
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2 tbsp butter.
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1 tsp vanilla extract.
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1 ripe banana, mashed.
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8 oz semi-sweet chocolate (or chocolate chips).
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1 tbsp coconut oil (optional, for a smoother coating).
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a saucepan over medium heat, combine water and butter. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat and add flour and salt. Stir until the mixture forms a ball.
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Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then beat in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated and smooth.
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Using a piping bag or spoon, drop tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed. Allow to cool completely.
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In a saucepan, whisk together milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
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In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Gradually add a small amount of the hot pudding mixture to the egg yolks to temper them, then return the mixture to the saucepan. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
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Remove from heat and stir in butter, vanilla extract, and mashed banana. Let it cool to room temperature.
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Once the puffs are cool, cut a small hole in the bottom of each puff. Use a piping bag to fill each puff with the banana pudding filling.
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In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate and coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
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Dip each filled puff into the melted chocolate, allowing any excess chocolate to drip off. Place them on a wire rack or parchment paper to set.
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Once the chocolate has set, serve your Chocolate-Covered Banana Pudding Stuffed Puffs.
# Notes:
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These puffs are light and crispy, filled with creamy banana pudding and coated in rich chocolate. A delightful dessert or sweet snack for special occasions.