Description

This Easy Cream Puff Dessert is a delightful and simple-to-make treat featuring a light, golden choux pastry crust filled with a creamy vanilla pudding and cream cheese mixture, topped with fluffy whipped topping and optional chocolate syrup drizzle. Perfect for any occasion, this no-fuss dessert brings together classic flavors in an irresistible layered pudding dessert.

Ingredients

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Choux Pastry Crust

1 cup water
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs

Filling and Topping

1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
2 1/2 cups cold milk
1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
Chocolate syrup for drizzling (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the choux pastry crust.
Make Dough: In a medium saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil. Once boiling, add the flour all at once and vigorously stir until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the pan sides.
Cool Dough: Remove the pan from heat and let the dough cool for 5 minutes to avoid scrambling the eggs in the next step.
Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
Spread Dough: Evenly spread the choux dough into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, ensuring a uniform layer.
Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the crust is puffed and golden brown. Remove from oven and allow it to cool completely before adding the filling.
Prepare Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk, beating until the mixture thickens.
Assemble Dessert: Spread the pudding and cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crust, then top with thawed whipped topping.
Add Final Touches and Chill: Drizzle with chocolate syrup if desired. Chill the dessert in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving to set the layers.

Notes

Ensure the crust is completely cooled before adding the cream filling to prevent it from melting and becoming watery.
For variation, use chocolate pudding mix instead of vanilla for a richer flavor.
Top with fresh berries for a fruity twist and added color.
This dessert can be made a day ahead to enhance flavors and convenience.