Ptysie Almond Cream Puffs Food

PTYSIE (ALMOND CREAM PUFFS)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400*. Place water and butter into a 2-qt. pot; Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Vigorously stir in flour, all at once, using a wooden spoon until mixture forms a smooth, shiny ball and does not stick to the pan. Place mixture in a food processor, add eggs (one at a time), and process for approximately 2 minutes. Drop batter on lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden; Cool. Slice puffs open and spoon filling inches Cover with tops and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Filling: Prepare pudding, using 1/2 the amount of milk called for on pkg., Add extract. Fold in whipped cream, working fast so it is well blended before the pudding sets.

ALMOND-CREAM PUFF RING

Steps:

• Cover a baking sheet with foil; grease the foil. Trace a 12-in. circle onto foil; set aside. 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. Add egg, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny., Drop batter by rounded tablespoonfuls along the inside of the circle (mounds should be slightly touching). Bake at 400° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Lift foil and transfer to a wire rack. Immediately cut a slit in the side of each puff to allow steam to escape; cool. Carefully cut ring in half horizontally and set top aside; remove soft dough from inside with a fork. Transfer to a serving plate., In a bowl, whisk the milk, pudding mix and extract for 2 minutes. Chill for 5 minutes or until thickened. Fold in whipped cream. Spread over bottom of ring; replace top. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. Stir in corn syrup and milk. Drizzle over ring. Refrigerate until serving.

LEMON-SCENTED RICOTTA AND MASCARPONE CREAM PUFFS

Steps:

• Bring milk, butter, 1 tablespoon sugar, and salt to boil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until butter melts. Add flour; stir until batter is smooth and forms ball, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and whisk in eggs, 1 at a time.
• Add enough oil to heavy large saucepan to reach depth of 2 inches. Attach deep-fry thermometer to side of pan and heat oil to 350°F. Working in batches, drop 1 tablespoon batter into oil for each cream puff. Fry until golden brown and puffed, about 5 minutes per batch. Using slotted spoon, transfer cream puffs to paper towels to drain. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
• Blend ricotta cheese, mascarpone cheese, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, and lemon peel in medium bowl for filling. Cut cream puffs in half horizontally. Spoon 1 rounded teaspoon filling into bottoms; cover with tops. Arrange on platter. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup powdered sugar.

AL'S OASIS' LEMON CREAM CHEESE PIE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch.
• Gradually stir in water, mixing until smooth.
• Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and clear.
• Quickly stir in egg yolks.
• Bring to a boil; boil for 1 minute stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat; stir in 1/3 cup lemon juice, salt and butter.
• Cool for several hours or overnight.
• In a mixing bowl, blend condensed milk and cream cheese until smooth.
• Stir in pudding mix and remaining lemon juice.
• Fold into chilled lemon filling.
• Divide and spoon into baked pie shells.
• Refrigerate for several hours.
• Garnish with whipped cream.