Almond-Cream Puff Ring

Name: Almond-Cream Puff Ring
Ingredients: 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; 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 1 tablespoon butter; 1-1/2 teaspoons light corn syrup; 1-1/2 teaspoons milk

13 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

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
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon butter
1-1/2 teaspoons light corn syrup
1-1/2 teaspoons milk

Directions

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Cover a
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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.
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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.
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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.