PETER PUMPKIN CHEESE PUFFS

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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

2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 drops yellow paste food coloring
1 drop red paste food coloring
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
2 eggs
20 sprigs fresh Italian parsley, stems removed

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 :

Akash Harchand0786
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I'm not a big fan of cheese, so I'm not sure if I'll like these puffs.


MICHAEL GOWDY
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This recipe seems a bit complicated, but I'm up for a challenge.


RANA FURQAN 46
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I'm not sure about the pumpkin in this recipe, but I'm willing to try it.


FARAZ SAHIL702
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These puffs sound delicious! I'm definitely going to give this recipe a try.


Lisablazerfly1970
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I can't wait to try different variations of this recipe.


Hesam Kashefi
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These puffs are the perfect fall comfort food.


Dr.Taslima Khatun
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I'm definitely going to be making these puffs again soon.


mian babar
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These puffs are a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree.


Laila Rayn Edits
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I'm not a big fan of pumpkin, but these puffs were surprisingly delicious.


Muhammad Salim jan
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These puffs are so versatile. You can serve them as an appetizer, main course, or even dessert.


Eva Sarker
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I added a bit of chopped bacon to the batter for an extra savory flavor.


ronke adekoya
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I followed the recipe exactly and the puffs turned out perfectly. They were light and fluffy, with a delicious cheesy flavor.


Kj Khfh Hjgf
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These are the perfect finger food for a party or potluck.


Will3521m
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I love that these puffs are made with pumpkin puree. It gives them a lovely fall flavor.


mgverastegui
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These pumpkin cheese puffs were a hit at our Halloween party! They were so easy to make and disappeared in minutes.