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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Lee Osmond
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This recipe is a waste of time and ingredients. Don't bother.


Obaid Awan
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I would not recommend this recipe. The cream puffs were a lot of work and they didn't turn out very well.


Luz Angel Princess
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These cream puffs were a disappointment. The pastry was dry and the filling was bland.


Awais ilyas
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I'm not a fan of cream puffs, but I thought these were pretty good.


Tokozani Duke Vilakazi
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These cream puffs are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they are still very good.


George Atta Kofi snr
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I had a little trouble getting the pastry to puff up, but other than that, these cream puffs were easy to make and they turned out great.


Zahid Gabol
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These cream puffs are a bit time-consuming to make, but they are definitely worth the effort. They are so delicious and impressive.


Aena Jutt
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I've made these cream puffs several times and they always turn out perfect. They are a favorite of my family and friends.


Nicolas
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These cream puffs are the perfect dessert for any special occasion. They are elegant and delicious.


Fahim 100k
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I made these cream puffs for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Hashi Khatun
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These cream puffs are so beautiful and delicious! I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Lachlan Parkin
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I'm not much of a baker, but I was able to make these cream puffs without any problems. They turned out great and everyone loved them. Thanks for the recipe!


German Arzola
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These cream puffs are amazing! The pastry is light and airy, and the filling is creamy and delicious. I love the way the swans look, they are so elegant. I will definitely be making these again.


Shahzad Shani
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I made these cream puffs for my daughter's birthday party and they were a huge success! The kids loved them and they were so easy to make. I will definitely be making these again.


Salman Opredai
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These cream puffs were a hit at my wedding! They were so delicious and elegant, and they looked absolutely stunning on the dessert table. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special dessert for their wedding or any other