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Cream Puff Dessert

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This easy cream puff dessert transforms classic choux pastry into a simple layered 13×9-inch treat. Featuring a light, airy crust topped with rich chocolate cream filling, fluffy whipped topping, and finished with chocolate, caramel, and almonds, it’s an impressive yet effortless crowd-pleaser.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 pieces

Ingredients

  • For the crust:
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • For the filling:
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 3 1/2 cups cold 2% milk
  • 2 packages (3.9 ounces each) instant chocolate pudding mix
  • For the topping:
  • 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1/4 cup chocolate ice cream topping
  • 1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping
  • 1/3 cup chopped almonds

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 13×9-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring water and butter to a full rolling boil.
  3. Add flour all at once, stirring vigorously until a smooth ball forms and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
  4. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until smooth and glossy.
  6. Spread dough evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  7. Bake for 30–35 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
  8. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  9. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add milk and instant pudding mixes; beat until thick and creamy.
  10. Spread filling evenly over cooled crust. Refrigerate for 20 minutes to set.
  11. Spread whipped topping evenly over the chocolate layer.
  12. Drizzle chocolate and caramel toppings over whipped layer and sprinkle with chopped almonds.
  13. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Ensure the water and butter reach a full boil to create proper steam for puffing.
  • Use instant pudding mix (not cook-and-serve) for proper thickening.
  • Keep dessert refrigerated until serving for best texture.
  • Add drizzles and nuts just before serving for freshest presentation.
  • Store covered in refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 380 kcal
  • Sugar: 28 g
  • Sodium: 340 mg
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Saturated Fat: 13 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 41 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Cholesterol: 115 mg

Find it online: https://cooksplash.com/cream-puff-dessert/