Cream Puff Dessert Delight (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pastry Crust
01 -
1 cup water
02 -
½ cup butter
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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4 eggs
→ Filling and Topping
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened
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4 cups milk, divided
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3 (3.4-ounce) packages Instant French Vanilla Pudding
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8 ounces whipped topping, defrosted
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chocolate syrup, as needed
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly coat a 13- x 9-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
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Add butter and water to a heavy saucepan and place over medium heat. Cook until the butter melts, then bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in the flour with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a soft ball.
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Transfer the dough to a large mixing bowl and let it cool for about 5 minutes.
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Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly with an electric mixer in between additions. Continue mixing until the dough is smooth.
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Transfer the dough to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly over the bottom. Use a non-stick sprayed offset spatula to help smooth the surface. Bake for 20–23 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown. Cool completely.
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In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and 1 cup of milk until smooth (small lumps are acceptable). Add the remaining milk and pudding mix, then beat on high speed for several minutes until thickened.
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Spread the pudding mixture over the cooled crust, then evenly spread the whipped topping over the pudding layer. Smooth the top with an offset spatula or spoon.
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Chill the dessert for at least 1 hour, or overnight. Drizzle with chocolate syrup before serving.