Cream Puff Cake
Cream Puff Cake is a no-bake layered dessert featuring a crisp, airy choux pastry crust topped with rich vanilla pudding filling, fluffy whipped topping, and a decorative chocolate syrup drizzle. This easy-to-make cake offers the lightness of cream puffs combined with indulgent creamy layers, perfect for any gathering or special occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: Approx. 5 hours
- Yield: Serves 12-15
- Category: Dessert, No-Bake Cake, Layered Dessert
- Method: Baking choux pastry and no-bake assembly
- Cuisine: American, Classic Desserts
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Choux Pastry Crust:
½ cup butter
1 cup water
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs
Filling:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 boxes (3.4 oz each) instant vanilla pudding mix
2 ½ cups cold milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping:
1 cup whipped topping or whipped cream
Chocolate syrup (for drizzle)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a medium saucepan, combine butter and water; bring to a boil.
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Remove from heat; stir in flour quickly until mixture forms a ball.
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Transfer dough to bowl; beat in eggs one at a time until smooth and glossy.
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Spread dough evenly in a greased 9×13-inch pan.
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Bake 20-25 minutes until golden and puffed. Cool completely.
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Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add pudding mixes, cold milk, and vanilla; beat until thickened.
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Spread pudding filling evenly over cooled pastry crust.
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Top with whipped topping, smoothing evenly.
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Drizzle chocolate syrup decoratively over the top.
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Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
Use chocolate pudding mix for a chocolate version.
Add fresh fruit between layers for freshness.
Sprinkle nuts or cookie crumbs on top for texture.
Use homemade whipped cream for richer flavor.
Drizzle caramel sauce instead of chocolate for variation.
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