Cream Puff Dessert

By JBamford

Ingredients

• Crust:
• 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 pkg's (3.9 oz each) instant chocolate pudding mix
• Topping:
• 1 carton (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1/2 cup milk chocolate ice cream topping
• 1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping
• 1/3 cup almonds, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

In a saucepan over medium heat, bring water and butter to a boil. Add flour all at once; stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from heat; let stand for 5 minutes.

Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat until smooth. Spread into a greased 9"x13"x2" baking dish.

Bake at 400°F for 30-35 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack.

In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, milk and pudding mix until smooth. Spread over puff; refrigerate for 20 minutes. Spread with whipped topping; refrigerate until serving.

Drizzle with chocolate and caramel toppings; sprinkle with almonds.

Store leftovers in the refrigerator.