Peter Pumpkin Cheese Puffs

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min. Yield: 18 Servings Ingredients 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup butter, cubed 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 4 drops yellow paste food coloring 1 drop red paste food coloring 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese 2 eggs 20 sprigs fresh Italian parsley, stems removed Directions In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and vinegar. Cover and refrigerate. 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. In a small bowl, combine the yellow and red food coloring; stir Romano cheese and food coloring into dough. Add eggs, one at a time; beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny. Drop by level tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to a wire rack to cool. Using a star tip and reserved cream cheese mixture, pipe stems onto puffs. Add parsley sprigs. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 10 servings. Source: http://www.tasteofhome.com/