Philly Cream Cheese Cream Puff Ring
Indulge in the decadent elegance of the Philly Cream Cheese Cream Puff Ring, a show-stopping dessert perfect for special occasions or a crowd-pleasing treat. This creation features a golden, airy pâte à choux pastry formed into a dramatic ring and baked to perfection. Its center is filled with a luxuriously creamy filling made from silky Philadelphia Cream Cheese, lightly sweetened powdered sugar, and billowy whipped cream, all infused with aromatic vanilla. Topped with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar, this dessert combines rich flavors and light textures for irresistible appeal. Easy to slice and share, this cream puff ring delivers a balance of classic French pastry technique and a modern, creamy twist that guests will absolutely adore.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Water
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 4 large Eggs
- 8 ounces Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Additional powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup water, 0.5 cup unsalted butter, and 0.25 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
Reduce the heat to low and add 1 cup all-purpose flour all at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan, about 1 to 2 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the dough cool for 5 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time to the dough, beating well after each addition. The dough should be smooth and shiny.
Spoon or pipe the dough onto the prepared baking sheet in a large ring shape, about 8 inches in diameter.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the ring is golden brown and puffed. Do not open the oven door during baking.
Remove the cream puff ring from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack. Once cool, slice it horizontally in half to create a top and bottom layer.
In a large mixing bowl, beat 8 ounces softened Philadelphia Cream Cheese, 0.5 cup powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
In a separate chilled bowl, whisk 1 cup heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the bottom half of the cream puff ring. Replace the top half of the ring.
Dust the assembled ring lightly with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar before serving.
Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3047 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 229.2 g | 294% | |
| Saturated Fat | 131.0 g | 655% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1351 mg | 450% | |
| Sodium | 1822 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 176.5 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 83.3 g | ||
| Protein | 54.1 g | 108% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 342 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 670 mg | 14% | |
*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.
