Description

Flaky golden pastry layers and a velvety cream filling come together in this Easy Cream Puff Cake — an elegant, no-fuss dessert that delivers bakery-level flavor with minimal effort. Perfect for any occasion from brunches to birthdays, it brings that irresistible mix of airy, creamy, and lightly sweet that guests love. Whether you’re searching for a quick breakfast treat, easy dessert idea, or just crave a classic pastry twist, this recipe fits beautifully into your collection of go-to food ideas. It’s one of those easy recipes you’ll want to make again and again.

Ingredients

For the pastry layers:

1 cup water

1/2 cup unsalted butter

1 cup all-purpose flour

4 large eggs

For the creamy filling:

1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened

1 (5.1 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix

2 1/2 cups cold milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup heavy cream, whipped (or one 8 oz tub whipped topping)

For topping:

Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a saucepan, heat water and butter until boiling. Add flour all at once, stir until a dough ball forms.
Remove from heat. Cool 5 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
Spread into a greased 9×13-inch pan. Bake 25-30 minutes until puffed and golden. Let cool completely.
Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add pudding mix, milk, and vanilla; beat until thick. Fold in whipped cream.
Spread filling over cooled crust. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert