STRAWBERRY PUFF RING

Steps:

• For Cream Filling.
• In saucepan combine pudding & milk mix well.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens and boils.
• Cover & cool.
• Chill completely 1-2 hours.
• For Glaze.
• In small mixing bowl combin confectioners sugar & water mix until smooth.
• For Puff Ring.
• Pre heat oven to 425 degrees.
• In a saucepan combine water & butter.
• Bring to a boil.
• Add flour all at once.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture leaves sides of pan ina smooth compact ball.(about 2 minutes).
• Cool 1 minute.
• Add eggs 1 at a time ,beating vigorously after each egg addition until mixture is smooth & glossy.
• Spoon dough in ring shape about 8 inches diameter on a greased cookie sheet.
• Bake at 425 degrees for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown.
• Turn off oven.
• Prick puff with a sharp knife. Leave puff in oven 20 minutes to dry out center.
• Cool.
• Slice off top of ring.
• Spoon cream filling into bottom half of ring.
• Top with fresh berries.
• Replace top & drizzle with glaze; garnish with whole berries.