WEDDING SWAN CREAM PUFFS

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Grandpa's farm was the setting for our serviceman son's wedding to his German bride. The reception included special touches like these impressive elegant pastries. They look beautiful and taste marvelous.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h5m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup water
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
2 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam, optional
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, 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 eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat until smooth and shiny. , Cut a small hole in the corner of pastry bag or heavy-duty resealable plastic bag; insert round pastry tip #7. Fill bag with batter. On a greased baking sheet, pipe 3 dozen 2-in.-long "S" shapes for the swan necks, making a small dollop at the end of each for the head. Bake at 400° for 5-8 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. , For swan bodies, drop remaining batter by 36 level tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. With a small icing knife or spatula, shape batter into 2-in. x 1-1/2-in. teardrops. Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks. , Meanwhile, prepare pudding according to package directions for pie filling; chill. , Just before serving, cut off top third of swan bodies; set tops aside. Remove any soft dough inside. Spoon filling into bottoms of puffs. Top each with a small amount of jam if desired. Cut reserved tops in half lengthwise to form wings; set wings in filling. Place necks in filling. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

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jemarko edwards
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Avoid this recipe at all costs.


Tony Ouda
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This was the worst cream puff recipe I have ever tried.


Rr Bb
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


javed iqbal
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These cream puffs were a waste of time and ingredients. They were dry and flavorless.


Whydx _yxucare
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The recipe was easy to follow, but the cream puffs didn't turn out as good as I expected.


Zawar Ali
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I had a hard time getting the cream puffs to rise properly. They ended up being a bit flat.


Sarukh Md
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The cream puffs were a bit dry, but the filling was delicious.


michelle travis
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These cream puffs were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Aktar Khan
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I've never made cream puffs before, but these were so easy to follow. They turned out perfect and everyone loved them.


Richie Teanet
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These cream puffs were easy to make and they tasted amazing. I will definitely be making them again.


Conique Davis
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I'm not a big fan of cream puffs, but these were really good. The filling was light and fluffy, and the pastry was crispy.


ismahan bouzekouk
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These cream puffs were a bit more challenging to make than I expected, but they were worth the effort. They were absolutely delicious!


Okoro Andrew blessing
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cream puffs turned out great. The only thing I would change is to add a little more sugar to the filling.


Scott Mcclure
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These were delicious! I made them for a party and they were gone in minutes.


Jatindar Kumar
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I've made these cream puffs several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're light and airy, with a delicious creamy filling.


Dennis MacDonald
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These cream puffs were a hit at my wedding! They were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. The swan design was a big hit with my guests.