Description
Cream Puff Cake brings French patisserie magic to home kitchens with delicate choux pastry layers and silky vanilla custard. Creamy, light, and elegantly structured, this dessert promises a luxurious experience that transports you to Parisian bakery bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup (113 grams) butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
Dairy Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 ½ cups cold milk
- 12 ounces (340 grams) whipped topping
Flavor and Garnish Ingredients:
- 2 (3.4 ounces or 96 grams) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
- ¼ cup chocolate syrup
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a 9×13 inch (23×33 centimeters) baking pan by lightly greasing its surface.
- Combine water and unsalted butter in a medium saucepan, bringing the mixture to a vigorous boil while stirring continuously.
- Add all-purpose flour to the boiling liquid, immediately reducing the heat to low, and stir vigorously until the ingredients form a cohesive, smooth dough ball.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the dough to cool slightly for 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate eggs into the dough one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition to ensure a uniform, glossy texture.
- Spread the prepared dough evenly across the greased baking pan, creating a consistent layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown color and puffy appearance.
- Allow the pastry base to cool completely at room temperature, which typically takes approximately 45-60 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, whole milk, and instant vanilla pudding mix until achieving a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Carefully spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled pastry base, ensuring an even distribution.
- Top the cream layer with prepared whipped topping, creating a light and airy surface.
- Drizzle chocolate syrup in an artistic pattern across the whipped topping.
- Refrigerate the dessert for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld and set properly.
Notes
- Quick and easy dessert that transforms classic cream puff pastry into a delightful cake-style treat.
- Requires basic pantry ingredients and minimal baking skills to create an impressive and delicious dessert.
- Involves two-step process: first creating a unique pastry base, then layering with creamy cheese filling.
- Best served chilled, making it perfect for preparing ahead of time for gatherings or special occasions.
- Chocolate syrup drizzle adds an elegant finishing touch and extra indulgence to the dessert.
- Stores well in refrigerator for 2-3 days, allowing you to enjoy leftovers without compromising taste or texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg