Ingredients
- For the crust:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- For the filling:
- 2 packages instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 ounces each)
- 3 cups cold milk
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- For the topping:
- 1 container whipped topping, thawed
- 1/4 cup chocolate syrup for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter and water and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add the flour all at once and stir quickly until the dough forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- Remove from heat and let the dough cool for about 5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition until smooth and glossy.
- Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Cool completely.
- Beat the softened cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and cold milk until thickened.
- Fold the pudding mixture into the cream cheese and mix until creamy.
- Spread the filling evenly over the cooled crust.
- Top with whipped topping and smooth evenly.
- Drizzle chocolate syrup over the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving.
Notes
- The pastry crust may deflate slightly as it cools, which is completely normal.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened for a smooth filling.
- This dessert tastes even better after chilling overnight.
- Chocolate pudding can be used instead of vanilla for a richer flavor.
- Fresh fruit such as strawberries or bananas makes a delicious addition.
- Homemade whipped cream can replace store-bought whipped topping.
- Keep the cake refrigerated until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
