Description
Cream Puff Cake is a light and luscious dessert that captures all the flavor of a classic cream puff in an easy-to-make sheet cake. With a golden choux pastry crust, a creamy vanilla pudding and cream cheese filling, and fluffy whipped topping, this no-fuss dessert is perfect for parties, holidays, or whenever you’re craving something sweet and impressive.
Ingredients
- For the Crust:
- Butter
- Water
- All-purpose flour
- Eggs
- For the Filling:
- Cream cheese (softened)
- Instant vanilla pudding mix
- Cold milk
- For the Topping:
- Whipped topping (Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream)
- Chocolate syrup or grated chocolate (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a saucepan, bring butter and water to a boil. Stir in flour quickly and mix until a ball forms.
- Remove from heat and cool slightly. Beat in eggs one at a time until smooth.
- Spread dough evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes until puffed and golden. Let cool completely.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add milk and pudding mix and beat until creamy and thick.
- Spread filling over the cooled crust.
- Top with whipped topping. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish with chocolate syrup or grated chocolate if desired.
Notes
- Swap in chocolate pudding for a flavor variation.
- Homemade whipped cream can be used for a fresher finish.
- Add sliced strawberries or bananas for a fruity layer.
- Top with nuts or cookie crumbles for extra crunch.
- Best served chilled and does not require reheating.
