Cream Puff Dessert
Indulge in the heavenly layers of this Cream Puff Dessert, a decadent yet surprisingly simple treat that’s perfect for any occasion. Featuring a light and airy cream puff crust made from scratch, this dessert is topped with a luscious blend of cream cheese, vanilla pudding, and velvety whipped topping. A drizzle of chocolate syrup adds the perfect finishing touch for a dessert that's as elegant as it is effortless. Ready in under an hour with minimal prep time and chilled to perfection, this make-ahead dessert serves 12 and is ideal for parties, potlucks, or satisfying a sweet tooth at home. Cream Puff Dessert is a crowd-pleaser that beautifully combines nostalgia with gourmet flair!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Water
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 4 large Eggs
- 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 2 packages Instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups Milk
- 16 ounces Whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip), thawed
- 2 tablespoons Chocolate syrup
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease or line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
Add the flour all at once to the boiling mixture, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon until it forms a smooth dough that pulls away from the sides of the pan (about 1-2 minutes).
Remove the pan from heat and let the dough cool for about 5 minutes. Begin adding the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish, pressing it into the corners. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and puffed. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the instant pudding mix and milk, beating until the mixture thickens (about 2 minutes).
Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until fully incorporated, creating a light and creamy filling.
Spread the filling evenly over the cooled cream puff crust.
Drizzle the chocolate syrup over the top of the dessert in a decorative pattern or evenly spread if preferred.
Chill the dessert in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the filling to set.
Cut into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
288 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.8 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.3 g | 67% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 111 mg | 37% | |
| Sodium | 207 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.8 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.8 g | ||
| Protein | 6.7 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 114 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 154 mg | 3% | |
*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.
