Description
Delightful cream puff cake combines classic French pastry techniques with rich custard layers. Elegant dessert promises indulgent moments that will charm dinner guests and satisfy sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup (113 g) butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2.5 cups cold milk
- 12 oz (340 g) whipped topping
- 2 packages (3.4 oz or 96 g) instant vanilla pudding mix
- ¼ cup chocolate syrup
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch (23×33 centimeters) baking pan.
- Dough Creation: In a medium saucepan, bring water and unsalted butter to a rolling boil, then swiftly incorporate all-purpose flour, stirring until a cohesive dough forms. Remove from heat and let cool briefly.
- Egg Integration: Fold eggs into the slightly cooled dough one at a time, mixing thoroughly to create a glossy, uniform texture.
- Base Formation: Spread the prepared dough evenly across the greased baking pan, creating a consistent layer.
- Baking Process: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the pastry turns golden-brown and appears puffy. Allow to cool completely at room temperature for 45-60 minutes.
- Cream Layer: In a large mixing bowl, whisk cream cheese, whole milk, and instant vanilla pudding mix until smooth and creamy.
- Assembly: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled pastry base, then top with whipped topping and artistically drizzle chocolate syrup.
- Chilling: Refrigerate the dessert for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and set properly before serving.
Notes
- Achieve Perfect Dough Consistency: Stir flour mixture vigorously to prevent lumps and create a smooth, cohesive dough ball quickly after adding flour.
- Control Egg Integration: Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly to ensure glossy, uniform texture without overmixing or causing separation.
- Ensure Proper Baking: Watch carefully during 25-30 minute baking time, looking for golden-brown color and puffy texture to guarantee ideal pastry base.
- Optimize Chilling Time: Refrigerate for minimum 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and set, creating a perfectly textured and well-integrated dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 201
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 119 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 54 mg