Teresa's Cream Puff Dessert

I *might* have mentioned before how much we LOVE Cream Puff Dessert.

If you are looking for something special to make for your family this weekend, you just found it.

Puff:

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

Filling:

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

Topping:

1 carton (8 oz.) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/4 cup chocolate ice cream topping
1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping
1/3 cup chopped almonds

Directions:

In large saucepan bring water and butter to boil over medium heat.  Add flour all at once; stir until a smooth ball forms.

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.  Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny.  Spread into a greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish.

Bake at 400 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.  Remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

For filling, beat the cream cheese, milk, and pudding mix in a large bowl until smooth.  Spread over puff; refrigerate 20 minutes.

Spread with whipped topping; refrigerate until serving.  Drizzle with the chocolate and caramel toppings; sprinkle with almonds.

Refrigerate leftovers.  Yield: 12 servings.

What says cozy better than a yummy dessert for the weekend??  By the way, you'll notice I put pecans on top and the recipe calls for almonds.  This was just what I had in the pantry and it tastes great!

This post is linked up with chef in training.