Description
Decadent Cream Puff Cake Delight is a light, creamy dessert layered with vanilla pudding and whipped topping—impressively easy, luscious, and dreamy!
Ingredients
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For the Cream Puff Crust
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
For the Filling
- 2 (3.9 oz) boxes instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 1/2 cups milk
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
For the Topping
- 8 oz whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- 1/4 cup chocolate syrup
Instructions
- Prep the Baking Dish and Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Make the Choux Pastry: In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, and a pinch of salt and bring to a boil. Add flour all at once, stirring vigorously until the dough pulls away from the pan and forms a ball.
- Incorporate the Eggs: Remove the pan from the heat and let the mixture cool slightly. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until the dough is glossy and smooth.
- Bake the Crust: Spread the choux pastry dough evenly into the prepared baking dish, pressing it slightly up the sides. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden and puffed. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
- Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, whisk the instant vanilla pudding mix with milk until thickened. In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then gradually blend in the pudding mixture until creamy and well combined.
- Assemble the Cake: Spread the cream cheese pudding filling evenly over the cooled pastry crust. Top this layer with an even spread of whipped topping.
- Finish and Chill: Drizzle the chocolate syrup on top in any pattern you prefer. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the dessert to set before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the choux pastry crust is completely cool before adding the filling to avoid melting.
- For extra flair, sprinkle some chopped nuts or shaved chocolate over the chocolate syrup.
- This dessert is best served chilled and can be made a day ahead for convenience.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 105mg