Cream Puff Cake
Indulge in the rich and creamy decadence of a Cream Puff Cake, a dessert that combines the airy elegance of classic cream puffs with the ease of a sheet cake. This show-stopping treat features a golden, buttery pâte à choux crust that’s baked to perfection and topped with layers of luscious vanilla pudding, tangy cream cheese, and fluffy homemade whipped cream. To top it all off, a glossy drizzle of melted semi-sweet chocolate adds a decadent finish. Perfect for parties or casual gatherings, this no-fuss dessert is prepared in just one pan and is guaranteed to impress. Whether you're searching for an elegant yet approachable dessert or a crowd-pleaser with creamy textures and bold flavors, this refrigerated delight will become a go-to recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3.4 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups cold milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for chocolate topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish generously with butter or nonstick spray.
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of unsalted butter. Heat over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the butter is fully melted and the mixture comes to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low and add 1 cup of all-purpose flour to the boiling mixture. Stir quickly with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
Transfer the mixture into a large mixing bowl. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. The dough will become smooth and glossy.
Spread the dough evenly into the greased baking dish, pushing it slightly up the sides to form a crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown and puffed. Once baked, allow the crust to cool completely.
In a large mixing bowl, beat 8 ounces of softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the 3.4-ounce package of vanilla pudding mix and 3 cups of cold milk. Beat on medium speed until the mixture thickens, about 2–3 minutes.
Pour the pudding mixture over the cooled crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
In a separate bowl, beat 1 cup of heavy whipping cream and 1 cup of powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread the whipped cream mixture over the pudding layer.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips with 2 tablespoons of butter in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth. Drizzle or spread the chocolate mixture over the top of the whipped cream layer.
Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours (or overnight) to allow it to set and chill properly.
Slice, serve, and enjoy your decadent Cream Puff Cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5312 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 360.2 g | 462% | |
| Saturated Fat | 210.1 g | 1050% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1606 mg | 535% | |
| Sodium | 2652 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 460.2 g | 167% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.6 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 314.3 g | ||
| Protein | 87.3 g | 175% | |
| Vitamin D | 13.8 mcg | 69% | |
| Calcium | 1316 mg | 101% | |
| Iron | 14.5 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 1762 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
