Cream Puff Dessert

Source: saved recipe (Google Drive)

Yield: 12 servings.

Ingredients

Crust

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 eggs

Filling

• 1 pkg cream cheese, softened (8 oz)
• 3 1/2 cups cold milk
• 2 pkgs instant chocolate pudding mix (3.9 oz each)

Topping

• 1 carton frozen whipped topping, thawed (8 oz)
• 1/4 cup milk chocolate ice cream topping
• 1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping
• 1/2 cup chopped almonds (or pecans)

Directions

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, bring the water and butter to a boil. Add the flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
2. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, until smooth.
3. Spread into a greased 13x9” baking dish. Bake at 400°F for 30-35 minutes, until puffed and golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack.
4. Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, milk, and pudding mixes until smooth.
5. Spread the pudding mixture over the cooled puff; refrigerate for 20 minutes.
6. Spread with whipped topping; refrigerate until serving.
7. Drizzle with chocolate and caramel toppings; sprinkle with almonds or pecans.
8. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.