Pate A Choux With Tofu Cream Filling:

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   Make the Pastry:

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   Sift the flour and set aside.

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   Combine milk, water, salt, sugar and butter and bring to a boil.

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   Once boiled, turn the flame off and add the flour and stir.

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   Turn the heat back on and stir until the dough pulls away from the sides of the pot.

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   Transfer to a mixer with a paddle attachment and mix on medium speed adding the eggs one at a time.

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   Pipe out into desired shape and brush with milk or eggwash.

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   Bake at 350 F for 10 minutes and then lower the temperature to 325 F for 15 to 20 minutes with the vent open to dry the choux out further.

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   Note: Use milk to adjust the consistency of the batter if it is too thick.

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    Filling Directions:

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    In a blender, puree the tofu (House Food Organic Soft Tofu) and rum together until creamy and set aside.

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    In a pot, whisk together the brown sugar, instant coffee, vanilla bean puree and coconut milk. Let simmer.

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    In another bowl, bloom gelatin. Add to simmered ingredients.

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    Add chocolate chips and mix until melted.

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    Remove pot from the heat and fold in tofu cream.

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    Let set and use as needed.

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    Assembly:

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    Split the cream puffs horizontally and gently pull out any soft dough from the centers.

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    Spoon the pastry cream into the puffs. Refrigerate until set, about 10 minutes. Serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.