Indulge in the delightful flavors of Peter Pumpkin Cheese Puffs, a delectable treat that combines sweet and savory notes in a bite-sized package. These bite-sized puffs boast a golden-brown crust that yields to a soft, cheesy interior, making them a perfect appetizer, snack, or addition to your party spread. The savory filling, made from a blend of cheeses, herbs, and spices, balances perfectly with the sweetness of the pumpkin puree, creating a harmonious taste experience. With two different recipes to choose from, including a gluten-free option, you can cater to various dietary preferences and enjoy these irresistible puffs anytime. Whether you're seeking a classic cheese puff or a unique pumpkin-infused variation, this recipe guide has you covered. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more of these delectable morsels.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
CHEESY PUMPKIN PUFFS
Provided by Maneet Chauhan
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 puffs
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Start by making the filling: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add the red onion and cook until almost tender and translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the grated pumpkin, cilantro, ginger, garam masala and a pinch of salt and continue to cook until the pumpkin is softened, about 2 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl; let cool completely.
- Stir the Swiss, American and cheddar cheeses into the pumpkin mixture; season with salt.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Unfold the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut out 24 pumpkins with a 4-inch cutter; arrange half on the prepared baking sheet. If desired, cut out jack-o?-lantern faces from the remaining pumpkins using a paring knife. Heap 2 tablespoons of the filling in the center of each pumpkin on the baking sheet and brush the egg wash around the edges of each. Put the remaining puff pastry pumpkins on top. Seal the edges with a fork, then brush with more egg wash. Bake until golden and puffed, 20 to 25 minutes.
PUMPKIN CHEESE BALL
This adorable cheese ball gets its pumpkin-orange coloring from ground-up cheese puffs and the stem is cleverly stolen from a bell pepper.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put the cheese puffs in a food processor and process until finely ground. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet.
- Combine the cream cheese, Cheddar, chives, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl and mix to combine. Mold the mixture into a ball, pressing the top of the ball with your hand to flatten it. With the tip of a butter knife, carve lines down the sides to resemble a pumpkin.
- Roll the cheese ball in the ground cheese puffs. Remove the entire bell pepper stem with a paring knife and put it on top of the cheeseball as the pumpkin stem. Seed and slice the bell pepper. Serve the cheeseball on a plate with crackers and slices of bell pepper.
PETER PUMPKIN CHEESE PUFFS
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
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.
Nutrition Facts :
BUTTERSCOTCH PUMPKIN PUFFS
Yummy things come in these little pudding-rich "packages." The puffs can be made and frozen in advance, then filled before serving for a time-saving dessert. -Michelle Smith, Running Springs, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine pudding mix, milk and spices; beat on medium speed for 30 seconds. Blend in pumpkin and whipped topping if desired. Refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight., In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition with an electric mixer. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets., Bake at 400° for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; bake 25 minutes longer or until golden brown. Remove from the oven; turn oven off. Cut a slit halfway through each puff and return to the oven for 30 minutes with the oven door open. Cool on a wire rack. Just before serving, spoon about 1 tablespoon filling into each puff. Dust with confectioners' sugar and drizzle with melted chocolate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 80mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
PUMPKIN CREAM PUFFS
Impressive, but surprisingly simple to make. A classic puff recipe with a delicious variation in the filling for your fall and winter table.
Provided by CarolynWG
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 1h
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Place the butter, water, and salt in a heavy saucepan, and bring to a full rolling boil. Stir in the flour and beat vigorously until the mixture forms a ball. Place the dough ball in a mixing bowl, and beat in the eggs, one at a time, adding the next egg when the last one has been fully incorporated.
- Drop dough by tablespoons onto an ungreased baking sheet, and bake until the puffs rise and are golden brown on top, with fully-cooked insides, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool before filling. Cut the cream puffs horizontally with a serrated knife.
- To make filling, place the cream in the work bowl of an electric mixer, and whip until beginning to thicken, about 1 minute. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar and pumpkin pie spice until well-mixed, and continue mixing until the cream forms soft peaks, about 3 minutes.
- Use a rubber spatula or wire whisk to fold 1/3 of the pumpkin puree into the whipped cream. Gently run the spatula through the center of the bowl, then around the sides of the bowl, repeating until fully incorporated. Add the remaining pumpkin puree, folding just until incorporated.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the pumpkin cream filling into each puff, and dust the top of each puff with confectioners' sugar and a pinch of pumpkin pie spice for garnish. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 109.3 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 109.3 mg, Sugar 4.7 g
Tips:
- Opt for fresh pumpkin. Fresh pumpkin purée yields the best flavor and texture in these cheese puffs. If using canned pumpkin, be sure to drain it well before using.
- Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will result in tough cheese puffs. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Chill the dough before baking. Chilling the dough will help it to hold its shape and prevent it from spreading too much in the oven.
- Use a piping bag to shape the dough. This is the easiest way to get evenly shaped cheese puffs. If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a spoon to drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the cheese puffs until they are golden brown. This will ensure that they are cooked through and have a crispy exterior.
Conclusion:
These Peter Pumpkin Cheese Puffs are a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for Halloween or any other fall gathering. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So get creative and have fun with them!
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