Almond Cream Puff Ring
This dessert is simple in preparation but elegant on presentation, and quite yummy. The recipe is always requested when i serve it.
Steps
Preheat oven to 400f.
In medium saucepan over high heat , heat 1 cup of water with 1 / 2 cup of butter until mixture boils.
Turn heat to low and add 1 cup of sifted flour and 1 / 4 tsp salt.
Stir vigorously over low heat until dough leaves the side of the pan in a smooth compact ball about 1 minute.
Quickly transfer dough to a large bowl and with electric mixer at medium speed , beat in 4 eggs , one at a time , beating well after each addition.
Continue beating until dough is smooth and satiny.
On lightly floured cookie sheet , using a dinner plate as a guide , trace a circle.
Drop heaping measuring tablespoons full of dough just inside the circle to form a ring , making sure each dropful touches the one next to it.
Bake 40 minutes or until golden brown and firm.
Turn oven heat off and allow puff ring to rest in the oven 15 minutes.
Then place on a rack to cool way from any draft.
Once cool , carefully cut ring in half and remove soft interior with a spoon and discard , le.
Ingredients
water, butter, flour, salt, eggs, vanilla instant pudding mix, milk, heavy cream, almond extract, semi-sweet chocolate chips, white corn syrup, sliced almonds