CREME DE MENTHE CREAM PUFF TREE
A tower of creme de menthe-flavored puffs makes a spectacular centerpiece for your dessert table. Guests will have this sumptuous pyramid deconstructed in no time at all! -Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h55m
Yield 60 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets., Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Cut a small slit in the side of each puff to allow steam to escape. Cool puffs., For filling, in a large bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form. Fold in creme de menthe. Pipe about 1 tablespoon into each puff. Refrigerate for up to 2 hours., For glaze, in a small saucepan, combine butter and chocolate. Cook and stir over low heat until melted. Remove from the heat. Using a whisk, stir in the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough water to make desired consistency for dipping. Stir until smooth and no lumps appear. , To assemble tree: Separate puffs according to size and shape, choosing the flattest ones for the bottom layer and the smallest ones for the top. Dip the bottoms of the 21 flattest puffs into glaze. Place on a 10-in. round serving platter, in concentric circles forming a solid circle., For the second layer, dip bottoms of 15 puffs into the glaze, then position on base layer. Continue building tree, using about 11 puffs in third layer, about 6 puffs in fourth layer, about 4 puffs in fifth layer and 1 puff on top., Drizzle remaining glaze over tree, thinning with hot water if necessary., Loosely cover tree with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 hours. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 31mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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A Moavia
[email protected]Overall, I thought this recipe was okay. It wasn't the best cream puff recipe I've ever tried, but it wasn't the worst either.
Elvina Kazungu
[email protected]The cream puffs were a bit misshapen. I think I would have piped the dough more carefully.
WELL KIDS
[email protected]The cream puffs were a bit too soft. I think I would have baked them for a few minutes longer.
Naresh Bhandari
[email protected]The cream puffs were a bit dry. I think I would have added more milk to the dough.
Ramesh Gupta
[email protected]These cream puffs were a little too sweet for my taste. I would have preferred a less sugary filling.
boutros khoury
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cream puffs, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The cream filling was light and fluffy, and the pastry was flaky and buttery.
Slavetounclesam iAm
[email protected]These cream puffs are the perfect size for a party. They're small enough to be eaten in one bite, but they're still satisfying.
Lolitha Harsha
[email protected]I love how versatile this recipe is. You can use different flavors of extract to create different variations of the cream filling.
Robbie Hanson
[email protected]These cream puffs are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.
POGBA ALP
[email protected]I've never made cream puffs before, but this recipe made it easy. They turned out great and I'll definitely be making them again.
AFRIDI TRANPORT
[email protected]These cream puffs are the perfect dessert for a special occasion. They're elegant and delicious.
Lucas Hill
[email protected]I made these cream puffs for my daughter's birthday party and they were a huge success. The kids loved them!
Master Asif
[email protected]These cream puffs are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and impressive-looking.
MD Emon Madbor
[email protected]I love the unique flavor of the Creme de Menthe cream filling. It's a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Bijay Dangal
[email protected]These cream puffs are so light and airy, and the filling is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Abdl Bapi
[email protected]I've made these cream puffs several times now and they always turn out perfect. The recipe is easy to follow and the results are always delicious.
Adeel Chaudhry
[email protected]These cream puffs were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.