Baking and Desserts

Cream Puff Dessert

Ingredients

Crust:

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 large eggs, room temperature

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

1. In a large saucepan, bring the water and butter to a boil over medium heat. Add the flour all at once; stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
2. Add the eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until the mixture is smooth and shiny.
3. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 400°F for 30-35 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
4. For the filling, beat the cream cheese, milk, and pudding mix in a large bowl until smooth. Spread over the puff crust; refrigerate for 20 minutes.
5. Spread with whipped topping; refrigerate until serving.
6. Drizzle with the chocolate and caramel toppings; sprinkle with almonds.

Notes

• Refrigerate leftovers.