Chocolate Eclair Ring

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. 2
   In medium sauce pan, bring water and butter to a boil.
3. 3
   Remove from heat and add flour and salt. Stir until it forms a ball.
4. 4
   Add eggs, one at a time, and BEAT THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH ONE with a hand mixer. (The ring may not puff up if not thoroughly mixed.).
5. 5
   Drop mixture by spoonfuls into a ring-shape on a greased cookie sheet.
6. 6
   Bake 45 minutes, until puffed and golden brown.
7. 7
   While ring is baking, beat pudding mix, cream, and milk until thick.
8. 8
   When ring is cool, cut in half horizontally.
9. 9
   Spread pudding mixture on bottom half and replace top.
10. 10
    Spread chocolate frosting on top. (It may be easier to spread if softened in the microwave for a few seconds.).
11. 11
    Refrigerate until ready to serve.