Posted by: Linda in MO 09-08-99 1:43 PM
Cream Puff Cake
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Serving Size : about 15 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Dessert
Amount Measure Ingredient, Preparation Method
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Crust:
1/2 cup butter
1 cup water
1 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
4 eggs
Filling:
3 (3.4 ounce) boxes vanilla instant pudding, or French vanilla
4 cups milk
8 ounces light cream cheese, softened
12 ounces Cool Whip LiteŽ, thawed
Glaze:
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
2 Tablespoons margarine
1 cup powdered sugar
3 Tablespoons milk, (3 to 4)
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted or plain, optional
For crust: Preheat oven to 400.
Bring butter and water to a boil in saucepan, boiling until butter is melted.
Add flour and salt all at once.
Beat until a ball forms.
Remove from heat and cool slightly.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Spread in ungreased 10x15 pan.
Bake for 30 minutes.
Remove from oven and push down baked layer to eliminate bubbles while hot; cool completely.
For filling, mix pudding with milk in bowl.
Add cream cheese, beating until thickened; spread over crust.
Top with Cool Whip.
For glaze, melt chocolate chips with margarine in small saucepan.
Add powdered sugar and enough milk to make a thin glaze, stirring constantly; cool slightly.
Drizzle glaze over Cool Whip.
Sprinkle with sliced almonds, if desired.
Chill before serving.
Note: Best prepared and eaten on same day.