Description

Cream puff lovers will request this dessert over and over again. It great to serve to a crowd and will get rave reviews. It's easy to prepare, but the hardest point is waiting for it to cool.

Ingredients

• Crust:
• 1 c. water
• 1/2 c. butter
• 1 c. all-purpose flour
• 4 eggs
• Filling:
• 8 oz. cream cheese, softened to room temperature
• 4 c. milk, divided
• 3 (3.4 oz.) packages instant French Vanilla pudding*
• 8 oz. Cool Whip, defrosted
• Hershey's chocolate syrup, as needed

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly coat a 13x 9" baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Cream Puff Pastry Crust:
3. Add the butter and water to a heavy saucepan placed over medium heat. Cook until the butter has melted; bring the mixture to a boil. Remove from the heat. Use a wooden spoon to stir in the flour until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan and forms a soft ball.