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Cream Puff Dessert

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This cream puff dessert layers airy choux pastry, rich chocolate cream filling, and fluffy whipped topping, all finished with chocolate, caramel drizzle, and almonds. It delivers classic cream puff flavors in an easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing format.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours (including cooling and chilling)
  • Yield: 12 to 15 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • For the choux pastry crust:
    • 1 cup water
    • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • For the filling:
    • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
    • 3 1/2 cups cold 2% milk
    • 2 packages instant chocolate pudding mix (3.9 ounces each)
  • For the topping:
    • 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

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 13×9-inch baking dish.
  2. In a saucepan, bring water and butter to a full boil. Add flour all at once, stirring until it forms a smooth ball.
  3. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes. Beat in eggs one at a time until dough is smooth and glossy.
  4. Spread dough evenly in prepared baking dish. Bake for 30–35 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
  5. Cool crust completely on a wire rack.
  6. In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add cold milk and pudding mix. Beat until thick and creamy.
  7. Spread filling evenly over cooled crust. Refrigerate for 20 minutes to set.
  8. Top with thawed whipped topping. Chill until ready to serve.
  9. Before serving, drizzle with chocolate and caramel sauces and sprinkle with chopped almonds.

Notes

  • Use an electric mixer for smoother dough and filling.
  • Substitute pudding flavors for variety (e.g., vanilla, butterscotch).
  • Top with toasted coconut or skip the drizzle for a simpler version.
  • Can be made a day in advance; add toppings before serving.
  • Best served cold for optimal texture.

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