Cream Puff Dessert Bites

This recipe makes 24 cream puff dessert bites

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly coat a 13x9-inch baking pan with non-stick spray.
2. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine butter and water; cook until butter melts, then bring to a boil.
3. Remove from heat and stir in flour with a wooden spoon until a soft dough ball forms.
4. Transfer dough to a mixing bowl and let cool for 5 minutes.
5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well with an electric mixer after each addition until smooth.
6. Spread dough evenly in the prepared pan using a sprayed offset spatula.
7. Bake for 20 to 23 minutes until puffed and golden; let cool completely.
8. In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese with 1 cup milk until mostly smooth.
9. Add remaining milk and pudding mix; beat on high until thickened.
10. Spread pudding over cooled crust, then top with whipped topping and smooth.
11. Freeze until firm, cut into 24 pieces, place on pre-chilled parchment-lined trays, freeze solid, then freeze dry.
12. My cycle time was about 24 hours.

Rehydration:

Not intended

Notes:

Use instant pudding mix, not cook-and-serve. French vanilla adds a rich flavor, but white chocolate pudding is an excellent substitute for a milder, creamier taste.

Nutritional Value Per 1 serving

Calories: 188   Protein: 3.6 g   Fat: 10 g   Carbohydrates: 19 g   Sugar: 12 g   Fiber: 0.2 g

Cycle times & rehydration for reference only. Your results may vary.