Certainly! Here’s a delightful and easy-to-make Cream Puff Cake recipe that combines the lightness of a cream puff with the richness of a layered dessert.
🥮 Cream Puff Cake Recipe
Ingredients
• For the crust:
• 1 cup water
• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 large eggs
• For the filling:
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 2 (3.4-ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
• 2½ cups cold milk
• For the topping:
• 1 (8-ounce) container whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), thawed
• ¼ cup chocolate syrup (for drizzling)
Instructions
1. Prepare the crust:
• Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
• In a saucepan over medium heat, combine water and butter. Bring to a boil.
• Add flour all at once, stirring vigorously until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
• Remove from heat and let cool for about 10 minutes.
• Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until smooth.
• Spread the dough evenly into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
• Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 20 minutes.
• Remove from oven and let the crust cool completely.
2. Prepare the filling:
• In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the instant pudding mix and cold milk until thickened.
• Gradually add the pudding mixture to the cream cheese, beating until well combined and smooth.
• Spread the filling over the cooled crust.
3. Add the topping:
• Spread the whipped topping evenly over the pudding layer.
• Drizzle chocolate syrup over the top.
4. Chill and serve:
• Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to allow it to set.
• Cut into squares and enjoy!
This Cream Puff Cake is a crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for gatherings and special occasions. Its combination of a light, airy crust with creamy filling and sweet topping makes it a delightful dessert choice.
If you have any dietary preferences or need suggestions for variations, feel free to ask!