Profiterols with Coffee Rum Sauce: The Puffs

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups boiling water
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 8 eggs

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Bring the water to a boil in a medium-sized, sauce pan.  Add salt and butter and stir until the butter has melted. Reduce the heat.
• Add the flour and beat the mixture until it comes away from the sides of the pan and forms a smooth ball in the center. 
• Remove from heat and add eggs, one at a time, beating well.  Using a dessert spoon, shape the puffs and place them on a lightly greased cookie sheet. 
• Bake at 400 degrees F for 8 minutes, then reduce heat to 350 degrees F and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes.
• Remove puffs from the oven and let cool. Slice off the top of each puff and fill the cavity with cream.
• Arrange puffs in the shape of a pyramid. Pour Coffee Rum Sauce over them and serve.
• Serves 8