JACK-O'-LANTERN CREAM PUFFS

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These jack-o'-lanterns may look spooky on the outside, but inside is a creamy, sweet treat. The classic flavor of pumpkin pie spice will have all your ghosts and goblins screaming for more! Karalee Helminak, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup water
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
2 eggs
FILLING:
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
3/4 cup whipped topping
FROSTING:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 to 2 teaspoons milk
Green and orange food coloring
1 tablespoon baking cocoa

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring the water, butter and sugar to a boil. , In a small bowl, combine flour and pie spice; add to water mixture all at once and 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 addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny. , Preheat oven to 400°. Drop 12 rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto a greased baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, 30-35 minutes. Remove to a wire rack. Immediately split puffs open; remove tops and set aside. Discard soft dough from inside. Allow puffs to cool completely. , For filling, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, pumpkin, sugar and pie spice until smooth; fold in whipped topping. Pipe into cream puffs; replace tops., For frosting, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Divide frosting into thirds; tint one portion green, and one portion orange; set aside. Stir cocoa into the remaining frosting. Pipe jack-o'-lantern faces with orange and chocolate frosting. Pipe stems with green frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 72mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Abi Raja
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These cream puffs are the perfect fall treat. They're light and fluffy, with a delicious pumpkin flavor.


ranjit magar
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I've never made cream puffs before, but these were surprisingly easy to make. I'm so glad I tried them!


Shanti Bhul
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These cream puffs are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and they always impress my guests.


EZRAL Shimon Benjimen Lazarus “AIR” X
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I was disappointed to find that these cream puffs contain walnuts. I wish the recipe had mentioned this so I could have made a substitution.


Munir kohawar Kohawar
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These cream puffs are a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree. They're also a fun and festive treat for Halloween.


Dil Darai
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I'm not a big fan of cream puffs, but these were actually pretty good. The pastry was light and flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful.


Ojo Miracle
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These cream puffs were just okay. The pastry was a little dry and the filling was too sweet for my taste.


Nahid Sikdar
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I was so excited to try these Jack-O-Lantern cream puffs, but they turned out to be a big disappointment. The pastry was tough and the filling was bland.


Patrick Scambell
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These are the best cream puffs I've ever had! The pastry is flaky and the filling is rich and creamy.


Poltergeisha36
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I've made these cream puffs several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're light and airy with a delicious creamy filling.


Abdi Wahab
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These Jack-O-Lantern cream puffs were a hit at my Halloween party! They were so easy to make and they looked so festive. The kids loved them.