Vanilla Cream Puff Dessert
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 45 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling
YIELD: 15 servings.
Inspired by classic cream puffs, this recipe is a wonderful treat. I've served it at Cub Scout banquets, birthday parties and holidays. I'm a regular baker, and this dessert is one of my all-time favorites. —Denise Wahl, Homer Glen, Illinois
Ingredients
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1 cup water
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1/2 cup butter
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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4 large eggs, room temperature
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FILLING:
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1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
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2-1/2 cups cold 2% milk
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2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
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TOPPING:
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1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
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Chocolate syrup
Directions
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1.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring the water, butter and salt to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Continue beating until smooth and shiny. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
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2.
Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 400° until puffed and golden brown, 28-30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
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3.
For filling, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, milk and pudding mixes until smooth. Spread over the crust; refrigerate for 20 minutes. Spread whipped topping over filling. Store in the refrigerator. Just before serving, drizzle with chocolate syrup.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 248 calories, 17g fat (11g saturated fat), 95mg cholesterol, 273mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein.
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