Cream Puff Dessert Recipe

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I recently took this rich dessert to a fellowship meeting at our church. Everyone loved it! In fact, so many people asked for the recipe that the church secretary printed it in our monthly newsletter. -Lisa Nash, Blaine, Minnesota

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Cream Puff Dessert Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 30 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 12 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 eggs
  • FILLING:
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 3-1/2 cups cold milk
  • 2 packages (3.9 ounces each) instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 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

Directions

  • In a large saucepan bring the water and butter to a boil over medium heat. Add flour all at once; stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny.
  • Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • For filling, beat the cream cheese, milk and pudding mix in a large bowl until smooth. Spread over puff; refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  • Spread with whipped topping; refrigerate until serving. Drizzle with the chocolate and caramel toppings; sprinkle with almonds. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 381 calories, 23 g fat (14 g saturated fat), 122 mg cholesterol, 354 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 8 g protein.

Originally published as Cream Puff Dessert in Quick Cooking December 2000, p27

Sweet White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.

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Reviewed on May. 08, 2011 by Leach0976

I've made this dessert many times, and it always comes out perfect. I've experimented with different pudding flavors, and I never have left overs. My daughter even asked for this dessert in place of a cake for her birthday! Easy and SO good!

Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2010 by recipehomelife

Didn't like it. There's no taste to the crust, if I made it again I'd use a graham cracker crust. Guess I didn't let the cream cheese sit out long enough because it wouldn't mix. Not a lover of this recipe.

Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2010 by nancy03743

Delicious. Everyone loves it in my family. No leftovers!

Reviewed on May. 19, 2010 by elig

I have been making this dessert for years and I have received nothing but ooohhh's and aaaahhh's.

Reviewed on Apr. 05, 2010 by frosty292

I have made this recipe several times and every time I make it I get request for the recipe. this is a light dessert that always goes over good with everyone.

Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2009 by cwbuff

Just made this for Thankgiving - easy and rich tasting/looking. However, my cream cheese was completely softened and I still got little bits that wouldn't mix in - maybe we should try sour cream instead - it should mix in smoother. Easy but looks as if you spent hours on it.

Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2009 by wendylewis

This dessert has been a big hit at church potlucks, where it quickly disappears. Just make sure the cream cheese is quite soft so that it better blends with the pudding. A few times I've had tiny chunks of cream cheese in the final result which gave it a weird texture.

Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2009 by wendylewis

This dessert has been a big hit at church potlucks, where it quickly disappears. Just make sure the cream cheese is quite soft so that it better blends with the pudding. A few times I've had tiny chunks of cream cheese in the final result which gave it a weird texture.

Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2008 by genoa

This is the best desert ever - it sounds and looks rich - but comes off as tasting soooo light and fluffy - easy to make to - it doesn't last long during family holiday get togethers :) Cyndee

Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2008 by PattiFBJ

After reading this recipe I just had to make it. Too much for my husband and myself. Took it to a pot luck with twelve ladies. Outstanding! After a big meal it serves many more than twelve. The recipe was requested by just about everyone so I printed it out for them. Wonderful, thank you.

 
 

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