The Delightful Cream Puff Cake

 

Delightful Cream Puff Cake

A light, airy, and creamy dessert that combines the best of cream puffs and cake! This easy recipe has a crispy choux pastry base, a luscious vanilla pudding filling, and a smooth whipped topping.

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

• 1 cup water
• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 large eggs

For the Filling:

• 2 (3.4 oz) boxes instant vanilla pudding mix
• 3 cups cold milk
• 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened

For the Topping:

• 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (Cool Whip) or homemade whipped cream
• Chocolate syrup or melted chocolate for drizzling

Instructions:

1. Make the Choux Pastry Crust:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. In a saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil. Reduce heat to low and stir in the flour until the mixture forms a ball.
3. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
4. Beat in eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish.
5. Bake for 25–30 minutes until puffed and golden. Let it cool completely. (It will deflate slightly, which is normal.)

2. Make the Filling:

1. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together pudding mix and milk until thickened.
3. Gradually mix the pudding into the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
4. Spread the filling over the cooled crust.

3. Add the Topping:

1. Spread the whipped topping evenly over the filling.
2. Drizzle with chocolate syrup or melted chocolate for a beautiful finish.

4. Chill & Serve:

• Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to set.
• Slice, serve, and enjoy the light, creamy, and delightful flavors!

Would you like any variations, such as a chocolate or fruit-filled version?