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Easy Cream Puff Dessert Recipe

Easy Cream Puff Dessert Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 50 minutes (plus chilling)
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in this delightful Easy Cream Puff Dessert that combines a light and airy choux crust with a luscious cream cheese and vanilla pudding filling, topped with whipped cream and a dusting of powdered sugar. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth!


Ingredients

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Choux Crust:

  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs

Filling:

  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 ½ cups cold milk

Topping:

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream or whipped topping
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar (for garnish)
  • Chocolate syrup (optional for drizzling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Prepare the choux crust: Boil water and butter, add flour, then eggs. Spread in a baking dish and bake until golden.
  3. Make the filling: Beat cream cheese, mix pudding with milk, combine with cream cheese, and spread over the crust.
  4. Add topping and chill: Top with whipped cream, refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Dust with powdered sugar and drizzle with chocolate syrup before serving.

Notes

  • Make ahead and chill overnight for best flavor and texture.
  • Try using chocolate pudding instead of vanilla for a fun twist.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 square
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg