Snow Shoes Cream Puff Dessert

Indulge in the delightful elegance of Snow Shoes Cream Puff Dessert, a show-stopping treat that's as delicious as it is unique. This recipe combines light and airy choux pastry, shaped into whimsical "snow shoes," with a luscious, cloud-like filling made from whipped cream, cream cheese, and instant vanilla pudding. Topped with a delicate drizzle of vanilla glaze and a dusting of powdered sugar, these cream puffs are the perfect blend of creamy sweetness and golden-baked perfection. Prepared and assembled in under an hour, this dessert is ideal for parties, holidays, or any special occasion where you want to impress with minimal effort. Each bite melts in your mouth, offering a heavenly balance of textures and flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Keywords: cream puff dessert, choux pastry recipe, easy cream puff filling, elegant holiday dessert, vanilla glaze topping.

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Water
• 0.5 cup Butter
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 4 Large eggs
• 8 oz Cream cheese
• 1.5 cups Powdered sugar
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Heavy whipping cream
• 1.5 cups Milk
• 3.4 oz Instant vanilla pudding mix
• 0.5 cup Vanilla glaze (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 tbsp Powdered sugar (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Step 2

In a medium-sized saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 0.5 cup of butter. Heat over medium heat until the butter is fully melted and the mixture begins to boil.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to low, then add 1 cup of all-purpose flour all at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough becomes smooth and glossy.

Step 5

Spoon or pipe the dough onto the prepared baking sheet in oval shapes (approximately 2 inches wide and 3 inches long) to resemble 'snow shoes'. Leave space between each puff as they will expand during baking.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cream puffs are golden brown. Remove from the oven and let them cool completely.

Step 7

While the cream puffs are cooling, prepare the filling. In a large mixing bowl, beat 8 oz of cream cheese, 1.5 cups of powdered sugar, and 1 tsp of vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

Step 8

In a separate bowl, whisk together 1.5 cups of milk and 3.4 oz of instant vanilla pudding mix until thickened. Fold the pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture.

Step 9

In another bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold it into the cream cheese-pudding mixture to create a light and fluffy filling.

Step 10

Once the cream puffs have cooled, slice them in half horizontally. Spoon or pipe the creamy filling onto the bottom half of each puff, then replace the top half.

Step 11

Drizzle a light layer of vanilla glaze over the filled cream puffs and dust with 1 tbsp of powdered sugar for garnish.

Step 12

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors meld together perfectly. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1814.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4547.0

Total Fat 281.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 155.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.4g
Cholesterol 1509.2mg	0%
Sodium 1833.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 423.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.3g	0%
Total Sugars 317.7g
Protein 63.5g	0%

Vitamin D 339.0IU	0%
Calcium 854.0mg	0%
Iron 10.0mg	0%
Potassium 1333.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.5%

Protein: 5.7%

Carbs: 37.8%