Instant pudding mix speeds up these delightful desserts from Helen Youngers of Kingman, Kansas. With a pretty green filling and a dusting of confectioners' sugar, the luscious puffs make festive and impressive dinner finales during the Christmas season.
Pistachio Cream Puffs
Pistachio Cream Puffs
Prep Time
25 min
Cook Time
25 min
Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix
- Confectioners' sugar
Directions
- In a small saucepan, 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 egg; beat well. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny.
- Drop by rounded 1/4 cupfuls 3 in. apart onto a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack. Immediately split the puffs open; remove tops and set aside. Discard the soft dough from inside. Cool puffs.
- In a bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Just before serving, fill cream puffs and replace tops. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 175 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 625mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate, 0 fiber), 7g protein.
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