Cream Puff Dessert

Name: Cream Puff Dessert
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12 servings.
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

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

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.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 381 calories, 23g fat (14g saturated fat), 122mg cholesterol, 354mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein.

Originally published as Cream Puff Dessert in Quick Cooking November/December 2000

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rhonda1

Dec 23, 2015

This is one of my family's favorite dessert. It is requested at every Christmas and family pot luck. I always take copies of the recipe with me because it is always requested. To prevent the lumps with the cream cheese, I make sure it is really soft and I beat it with a little milk before I add the rest of the ingredients.. I have used several flavors of pudding mix but chocolate is my families favorite!!!
jlang

Jan 25, 2014

I have made this cake numerous times but I use sugar free pudding, cool whip and chocolate sauce. You can't tell the difference.
flowerjudy

Jul 6, 2013

I make this with vanilla pudding. I found out if you whip the cream cheese - then add about 1/4 cup of milk to get it really soft - it blends in better with the pudding - no lumps
taraclausen

May 24, 2013

Made last night. It was great.
kshea

May 20, 2012

I bake alot and this recipe is one of the best for summer. Easy. Sometimes I use 1 cup of whipping cream in place of 1 cup of milk, just to make it creamy and richer. I also use walnuts instead of almonds.
nancy03743

Apr 3, 2012

An excellent recipe. I love it!
murrell006

Jan 12, 2012

This recipe is awesome. It looks great & taste yummy. It always is the first dessert to go.
Leach0976

May 8, 2011

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!
recipehomelife

Dec 31, 2010

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.
nancy03743

Jul 11, 2010

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