Description
Classic cream puff cake combines delicate French pastry with rich custard layers, creating a symphony of textures and flavors. Elegant dessert perfection awaits you with each sublime, creamy bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
- 2 packages (3.4 oz or 96 g) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups (480 ml) cold milk
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup (240 ml) whipped topping (or homemade whipped cream)
- ½ cup (120 ml) chocolate syrup or melted chocolate
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Oven: Preheat to 400F (200C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with a thin layer of butter or cooking spray.
- Create Pastry Base: In a saucepan, combine butter and water, bringing to a rolling boil. Remove from heat and vigorously mix in flour until a unified dough forms. Allow slight cooling, then integrate eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly to create a glossy, smooth pastry foundation.
- Bake Pastry: Spread the dough evenly across the prepared baking dish, ensuring uniform thickness. Bake for 25-30 minutes until puffy and golden-brown. Remove and cool completely.
- Prepare Cream Filling: In a mixing bowl, whip cream cheese until smooth. Gradually blend in milk and pudding mix, creating a thick, lump-free cream. Fold in whipped topping gently to maintain a light, airy texture.
- Assemble Dessert: Once pastry base is completely cooled, spread cream filling evenly across the surface. Drizzle with chocolate syrup or melted chocolate in an artistic pattern.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set and meld flavors. Before serving, slice into neat squares and optionally dust with a light sprinkle of powdered sugar for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Flour Power: Add flour swiftly and mix vigorously to prevent lumps and achieve a smooth, cohesive dough base.
- Egg Integration: Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly to create a glossy, stable pastry foundation that ensures structural integrity.
- Temperature Timing: Watch the baking process closely; golden-brown color indicates perfect doneness without overcooking.
- Cream Consistency: Blend cream cheese and pudding mixture until completely smooth, eliminating any potential lumps for a silky texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg