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Cream Puff Dessert

SUBMITTED BY: Rebecca

"This is delicious and easy and everyone loves it. You can make it ahead and freeze it, but let it partially thaw before serving. It's best when it's 'crispy' frozen."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 16 stars. This recipe average a 4.8 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  2 Hrs

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • PUFF
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 eggs
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  • FILLING
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 3 1/2 cups cold milk
  • 2 (3.9 ounce) packages instant chocolate pudding mix
  •  
  • TOPPING
  • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1/4 cup milk chocolate flavored topping
  • 1/4 cup caramel topping
  • 1/3 cup slivered almonds

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat melt butter in water until bubbly. Dump in flour all at once and stir vigorously until mixture forms a ball. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until smooth and glossy. Spread in prepared pan.
  3. Bake in preheated oven 30 to 35 minutes, until puffy and golden. Let cool completely on wire rack.
  4. While puff is cooling, beat together cream cheese, milk and pudding mix. Spread over cooled puff. Chill 20 minutes.
  5. Spread whipped topping over chilled filling and drizzle with chocolate and caramel sauces. Sprinkle with almonds. Freeze 1 hour before serving.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2005 by JMILLER4
I have a similar recipe and use a jelly roll pan instead of 9x13 -- I like it much better as... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2003 by COOKINGMAMAL
This is a wonderful recipe, I've taken this to several potlucks and just took it to a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2007 by SHMANESSA8
This recipe has been a staple in our family for years... with two changes. I use a larger pan... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2005 by RACHIEH
This is my husband's fave! I add a little vanilla and sugar to the choux before adding the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2003 by Teri
This turned out great - similar in texture to an eclair. The kids weren't thrilled, but I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2008 by NEgirl
Just came across this recipe and had to write a review. This is an old standby for us! It is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2007 by happycook
Really tasty. All of it went at the pot luck. I did have a problem with getting the cream... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2004 by MAB1066
Great dessert, but it doesn't "hold well" as a leftover. Very scrumptious - but make just what... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2008 by MissSheila06
Try this w/ coconut cream pudding and then sprinkle toasted coconut on top. I've made this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2008 by encam13
I have made this many times. I usually use sugar free pudding, light cream cheese and fat... MORE