*ALMOND-CREAM PUFF RING

By

Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook

  • 10

Ingredients

  • FILLING:
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 eggs
  • 1-1/4 cups cold milk
  • 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
  • GLAZE:
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons light corn syrup
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons milk
  • Directions:
  • ●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 degrees 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 puff; replace top.
  • ●In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. Stir in corn syrup and milk.
  • ●Drizzle over puff. Refrigerate until serving..

Preparation

Step 1

255 calories/serving