JACK-O'-LANTERN CREAM PUFFS
These jack-o'-lanterns may look spooky on the outside, but inside is a creamy, sweet treat. The classic flavor of pumpkin pie spice will have all your ghosts and goblins screaming for more! Karalee Helminak, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h30m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring the water, butter and sugar to a boil. , In a small bowl, combine flour and pie spice; add to water mixture all at once and 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. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny. , Preheat oven to 400°. Drop 12 rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto a greased baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, 30-35 minutes. Remove to a wire rack. Immediately split puffs open; remove tops and set aside. Discard soft dough from inside. Allow puffs to cool completely. , For filling, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, pumpkin, sugar and pie spice until smooth; fold in whipped topping. Pipe into cream puffs; replace tops., For frosting, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Divide frosting into thirds; tint one portion green, and one portion orange; set aside. Stir cocoa into the remaining frosting. Pipe jack-o'-lantern faces with orange and chocolate frosting. Pipe stems with green frosting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 72mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
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MD Ridoy Raz
[email protected]These cream puffs were so good! The pastry was light and fluffy, and the filling was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making these again.
Juanita Olyn
[email protected]I've never made cream puffs before, but this recipe was easy to follow. The cream puffs turned out great and they were a big hit with my family.
Hellen Ochieng
[email protected]The cream puffs were easy to make and they turned out perfect. They were a big hit at my party.
Aguwa Peterclever
[email protected]These cream puffs were delicious! I especially liked the chocolate ganache. I will definitely be making these again.
P Watts
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cream puffs turned out flat. They still tasted good, but they didn't look very festive.
Aasif Hashmi
[email protected]These cream puffs were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.
Albert Lucus
[email protected]I loved the presentation of these cream puffs! The Jack-O-Lantern faces were so cute. They were also very tasty.
Mehran Joiya
[email protected]The cream puffs were a bit dry, but the chocolate ganache helped to make them more moist. Overall, they were a good dessert.
Rachael Bowditch
[email protected]These were the perfect Halloween treat! They were easy to make and they looked so festive. My kids loved them!
Rehan 1470
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cream puffs, but I have to admit these were pretty good. The pastry was light and airy, and the filling was rich and creamy.
Ali Sh0na
[email protected]These cream puffs were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They were so light and fluffy, and the filling was perfectly creamy.
Hasib Gaming
[email protected]I made these for my kids' Halloween party and they were a huge success! The kids loved decorating them and they tasted great too.
Sojib Sodagor
[email protected]The cream puffs were delicious, but the chocolate ganache was a bit too sweet for my taste.
gamys charles
[email protected]These Jack-O-Lantern Cream Puffs were a huge hit at my Halloween party! They were fun to make and even more fun to eat. The kids loved them!