CHERRY CREAM PUFF RING

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Making an impressive cream puff ring might seem like a challenge, but it's actually easy. Spread cherries over the rich, creamy filling to create a brunch pastry fit for any special occasion.-James Korzenowski, Fennville, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup water
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
FILLING:
2 cups cold 2% milk
3/4 cup sour cream
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1/2 teaspoon almond extract, divided
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring the water, milk, 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 eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny. , Drop by 1/4 cupfuls into a 10-in. ring on a greased 12-in. pizza pan (mounds should be slightly touching). Bake at 400° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. , Remove to a wire rack. Immediately cut a slit in the side of each puff to allow steam to escape. Carefully cut ring in half horizontally and set top aside; remove soft dough from inside with a fork. Cool. , In a small bowl, whisk the milk, sour cream, pudding mix and 1/4 teaspoon extract for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. , Just before serving, place bottom of cream puff ring on a serving plate. Fill with pudding mixture. In a small bowl, beat the cream, confectioners' sugar and remaining extract until stiff peaks form. Spread over pudding. Top with pie filling. Replace cream puff ring top. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 211mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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