1 c. water
1 stick butter
1 c. flour
4 eggs

FILLING:

1 (4 oz.) pkg. instant French vanilla pudding
1 c. milk
2 c. whipping cream
1 tsp. vanilla
Powdered sugar (optional)

Bring water and butter to a boil. Stir in flour (it will form a ball). Remove from heat. Beat in eggs by hand until mixture is smooth and like dough. Make a circle on cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees about 40-45 minutes. Should be puffed and golden brown. Remove from oven and cut in half. Scoop out filaments. Return to oven for 5 minutes to dry out. Remove and cool.

Mix filling ingredients at high speed until it stands stiff. Put filling in ring and sprinkle top with powdered sugar if desired.