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Citrus Kissed Cream Puff Dessert Cake

Starring a silky soft citrus-infused custard, our Citrus Kissed Cream Puff Dessert Cake is a light and airy delicacy perfect for balmy spring and summer days. With a crust that cushions the smooth, vanilla and citrus custard, it's finished off with a fluffy layer of whipped cream, making every mouth...
55 min
TOTAL TIME
409
CALORIES
$1.03
PER SERVING
Citrus Kissed Cream Puff Dessert Cake
Ingredients
CUSTARD
12 SERVINGS
Sugar
1 cup sugar
Pure Vanilla Extract
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Whole Milk
2 cups whole milk
Orange Zest
1 tbsp orange zest
grated
Cornstarch
3 tbsp cornstarch
Cream Cheese
16 oz cream cheese
softened
TOPPING
Whipped Topping
12 oz whipped topping
Unsalted Butter
1/2 cup unsalted butter
All-purpose Flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
Water
1 cup water
Salt
1 pinch salt
Eggs
4 whole eggs
Directions
START WITH
30 min
PREP TIME
25 min
COOK TIME
55 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
2
Coat a 9x13-inch baking pan with non-stick baking spray.
3
In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the water and butter to a boil.
4
Once boiling, remove from heat and stir in the flour and salt, mixing until it forms a dough ball.
5
Crack eggs into a large bowl, one at a time, adding them to the dough and mixing well after each addition until smooth.
6
Transfer the dough into the prepared baking pan and press it evenly into the bottom with your fingers.
7
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the crust rises and is light golden brown. Then, let it cool completely.
CUSTARD
8
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, milk, and vanilla. Cook over medium heat until it thickens and just begins to boil, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
9
In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth, then slowly add in the hot milk mixture, whisking until it's well incorporated.
10
Stir in the grated orange zest and let the custard cool.
11
Spread the cooled custard over the completely cooled crust.
TOPPING
12
Distribute the whipped topping over the custard layer.
FINISH WITH
13
Refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours, preferably overnight, before serving to ensure the best flavor.
Health Info
Macros
38g
CARBS
25g
FAT
8g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
LACTOSE FREE
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
EGGS
WHEAT
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