Best Pistachio Puffs Recipes

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PISTACHIO CREAM PUFFS



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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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 175 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 625mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.

PISTACHIO PUFFS



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Our Home Economists added an Irish touch to these traditional dessert treats-with mouthwatering results! The old-fashioned pastry mixes up quickly before baking. Then a smooth green filling of whipped cream and pistachio pudding fills the round shells easily -thanks to a simple instant mix.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup water
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix
1-3/4 cups whipped topping

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water, butter, sugar and salt to a boil. Add flour all at once; stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from heat; let stand for 5 minutes. , Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat until mixture is smooth and shiny. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. , Bake at 400° until golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Remove to wire racks. Immediately cut a slit in each puff to allow steam to escape; cool. Split puffs; remove soft dough from inside with a fork. Prepare pudding according to package directions for pie; fold in whipped topping. Spoon into cream puffs.

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