PETER PUMPKIN CHEESE PUFFS

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You, too, can be "Peter the Pumpkin Eater" from the classic nursery rhyme when you prepare a batch of these fluffy and tender cheese puffs that look like mini pumpkins. Romano cheese gives them a nice tang and their cream cheese stems complete the seasonal look. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 drops yellow paste food coloring
1 drop red paste food coloring
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
2 eggs
20 sprigs fresh Italian parsley, stems removed

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and vinegar. Cover and refrigerate. In a large saucepan, bring the water, butter and salt to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes., In a small bowl, combine the yellow and red food coloring; stir Romano cheese and food coloring into dough. Add eggs, one at a time; beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny. , Drop by level tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to a wire rack to cool. , Using a star tip and reserved cream cheese mixture, pipe stems onto puffs. Add parsley sprigs. Refrigerate leftovers.

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Naqash Manzoor
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These cheese puffs look like they're worth trying.


Jamel Dickerson
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I'm allergic to cheese, so I can't try these.


VENOMOUS ARMY
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I'm not sure about this recipe. It seems like it might be too complicated.


Julia Sibeko
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I've never heard of these before, but they look interesting.


Abudla Official
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I'm not a big fan of cheese puffs, but these look really good.


Taklim Hossain
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These cheese puffs look delicious! I can't wait to try them.


Javier Chiang
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I think I'll try adding some chopped bacon to these cheese puffs next time.


dan lyall
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These cheese puffs are a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes.


Hami Tifu
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cheese puffs turned out flat and greasy. They didn't taste very good either.


Kabeer Jaan
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These cheese puffs are amazing! They're so light and fluffy, and the cheese flavor is perfect.


karem kimo
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I've never made cheese puffs before, but these were surprisingly easy to make. They turned out great and I'll definitely be making them again.


Theglowgod _
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These cheese puffs are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth it. They're so delicious and they're always a hit at parties.


Md ali Khan
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I made these cheese puffs for my kids and they loved them. They're a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Israel Acevedo
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These cheese puffs are the perfect party food. They're easy to make and they're always a hit with guests.


Alamgheer Alamgheer
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I'm not a big fan of cheese puffs, but these were surprisingly good. They were light and fluffy, with a great flavor.


Cheyech Scolastica
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These cheese puffs are delicious! The pumpkin puree adds a nice sweetness and the cream cheese makes them extra creamy.


kadiatu t kamara
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I've made these cheese puffs several times and they're always perfect. They're the perfect appetizer or snack.


Cynthia Elliott
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These cheese puffs are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use any type of cheese I want.


Terry Lamar
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I made these cheese puffs for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Keya Mony
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These cheese puffs were a hit! They were light and airy, with a crispy coating and a gooey cheese center. I used a combination of sharp cheddar and mozzarella cheese, which gave them a great flavor.