PISTACHIO CREAM PUFFS

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Instant pudding mix speeds up these delightful desserts from Helen Youngers of Kingman, Kansas. With a pretty green filling and a dusting of confectioners' sugar, the luscious puffs make festive and impressive dinner finales during the Christmas season.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons butter
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg
2 cups cold milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring the water, butter and salt to a boil. Add flour all at once; stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add egg; beat well. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny., Drop by rounded 1/4 cupfuls 3 in. apart onto a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack. Immediately split the puffs open; remove tops and set aside. Discard the soft dough from inside. Cool puffs., In a bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Just before serving, fill cream puffs and replace tops. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 625mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Adrian tovar
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The recipe was easy to follow, but my cream puffs didn't turn out as light and airy as I would have liked.


Ella De la cruz
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These cream puffs were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good.


Amazing Ever
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I'm not a big fan of pistachio, but I loved these cream puffs. The filling was light and fluffy, and the shells were perfectly crisp.


Hafeez ur rehman
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5 stars! These cream puffs were a showstopper at my dinner party.


Ayomide Aremu
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These cream puffs were a little more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They were so delicious!


MEMES plz
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make these cream puffs without any problems. They turned out great!


Muhamet Isufi
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The recipe was easy to follow and the results were impressive. The cream puffs were delicious and looked like they came from a bakery.


Shamsi Brothers
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These cream puffs were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them.


Eros Trade
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I've tried many cream puff recipes, but this one is by far the best. The pistachio cream filling is simply divine.


George Paul
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These pistachio cream puffs were a delightful treat! The shells were light and airy, and the pistachio cream filling was rich and flavorful. I especially appreciated the step-by-step instructions, which made the process easy to follow.