Cream Puff Dessert

Today is my sister Norma's birthday..wishing you a wonderful and happy day dear sister! I asked her what her favorite dessert was and she told me that this cream puff dessert is one of her favorites. I first tasted this dessert at her house a long time ago and of course I wanted the recipe:) I have made it often, it was a popular birthday dessert for our staff. It is a large dessert and can feed a crowd! Oh and if you happen to meet up with Norma today wish her a happy birthday, okay? Base:

• 1 cup water


• 1/2 cup butter


• 1 cup flour


• 5 eggs

1. In a saucepan bring water and butter to a boil.


2. Mix flour into the water and butter mixture and stir until the flour is stirred in and it forms a ball. Remove from heat.


3. Add eggs, one at time and beat until smooth and satiny. This is a bit of a workout on the arm so if you have someone else in the house ask for a hand..or would that be an arm:)


4. Spread on a large greased cookie sheet, one that has edges. My pan size is approx 13 x 17.


5. Bake at 425º for 15 to 20 minutes until golden in color.


6. Once baked it will have a bumpy look..don't worry, that is how it should look. With your hand, very gently press those bumps down just a little. They will deflate on their own a bit too.


7. Cool.

Filling and topping:

• 1 250 g (8 oz) package cream cheese


• 1 box, 153 g (6 serving size) of instant vanilla pudding


• 1 3/4 cups whipping cream (whipped and sweetened..I added 1/3 cup icing (powdered) sugar and 2 teaspoons vanilla)


• Chocolate sauce

1. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.


2. Prepare pudding as per box instructions.


3. Whisk together pudding and cream cheese until smooth, spread on cooled base.


4. Top with whipped cream and drizzle with chocolate sauce. Refrigerate till serving time.


5. This is delicious as is but you can add bananas and fresh fruit if you wish.