CREAM PUFF SWANS

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Alice Krohn's favorite pastime is planning parties, especially eye-catching dishes to serve at that them. These swan-shaped puffs are examples of the surprising treats guest at gatherings in her Maryland home enjoy. "It's fun to watch folks' eyes widen when I bring out these goodies.-Alice Krohn, Catonsville, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1 cup water
1/2 cup butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
Pastry bag or heavy-duty resealable plastic bag
#5 round pastry tip
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, bring water and butter to a boil. Add flour and salt all at once; stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each; beat until smooth. Cut a small hole in the corner of pastry or plastic bag; insert round tip. Add 1/2 cup batter. , On a greased baking sheet, pipe 36 2-in.-long S shapes for necks, making a small dollop at end of each for heat. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes or until golden. Remove to wire racks to cool. , Drop remaining batter by level tablespoons 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. With a small icing knife, shape batter into 2-in. x 1-1/2-in. teardrops. Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until golden. Remove to wire racks to cool. , Prepare pudding according to package directions; chill. Just before serving, cut off top third of swan bodies; set aside. Spoon pudding into bottoms of puffs. Cut reserved top in half lengthwise for form wings; set wings in pudding. Place necks in pudding. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

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Carlos Sedano

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I'm going to try making these swans for my next party. I'm sure my guests will love them.

HachiKun

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These swans are the perfect way to show someone you care. They're so beautiful and delicious.

Sajid Javeed

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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my swans didn't turn out as beautiful as yours. They still tasted good, though.

Byron David

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I'm going to make these swans for my next bake sale. I'm sure they'll sell out fast.

Gosho123

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These swans look so delicious! I can't wait to try them.

India Moore

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I'm not a fan of cream puffs, but these swans are so beautiful that I might have to make an exception.

Ayub sk

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I'm thinking about making these swans for my daughter's wedding. Do you think they would be appropriate?

Richard Lohman

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I made these swans for my husband's birthday. He loved them!

Lover Sanzu

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These swans are a work of art! I'm so impressed.

Heer TemOori

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I'm going to make these swans for my next dinner party. I'm sure they'll be a hit.

Sandhya Malik

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I'm not sure I have the skills to make these swans. They look so complicated.

Muhammad Rafiq

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These swans are so cute! I can't wait to try making them.

Sophya Hayes

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I had some trouble getting the swans to hold their shape. I think I needed to bake them for a little longer.

Lazarus Chinemerem

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The swans were a little more time-consuming to make than I expected, but they were definitely worth the effort.

ALI Yah

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I love how versatile this recipe is. You can fill the swans with any kind of filling you like. I tried them with whipped cream, chocolate mousse, and even ice cream.