CREAM PUFF SWANS
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
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
[email protected]I'm going to try making these swans for my next party. I'm sure my guests will love them.
HachiKun
[email protected]These swans are the perfect way to show someone you care. They're so beautiful and delicious.
Sajid Javeed
[email protected]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
[email protected]I'm going to make these swans for my next bake sale. I'm sure they'll sell out fast.
Gosho123
[email protected]These swans look so delicious! I can't wait to try them.
India Moore
[email protected]I'm not a fan of cream puffs, but these swans are so beautiful that I might have to make an exception.
Ayub sk
[email protected]I'm thinking about making these swans for my daughter's wedding. Do you think they would be appropriate?
Richard Lohman
[email protected]I made these swans for my husband's birthday. He loved them!
Lover Sanzu
[email protected]These swans are a work of art! I'm so impressed.
Heer TemOori
[email protected]I'm going to make these swans for my next dinner party. I'm sure they'll be a hit.
Sandhya Malik
[email protected]I'm not sure I have the skills to make these swans. They look so complicated.
Muhammad Rafiq
[email protected]These swans are so cute! I can't wait to try making them.
Sophya Hayes
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the swans to hold their shape. I think I needed to bake them for a little longer.
Lazarus Chinemerem
[email protected]The swans were a little more time-consuming to make than I expected, but they were definitely worth the effort.
ALI Yah
[email protected]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.
Brandon Garcia correa
[email protected]These cream puff swans are the perfect dessert for any special occasion. They're beautiful, delicious, and sure to impress your guests.
Caydan Parchment
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but I was able to make these swans without any problems. They were a lot easier than I thought they would be.
Usama Rehan
[email protected]The swans were a big hit at my daughter's birthday party! They looked so elegant and everyone loved the taste.
Beautiful Creation
[email protected]These cream puff swans were an absolute delight! They were easy to make and turned out so beautiful. My friends and family loved them.