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

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

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.