Cream Puff Dessert

Crust:
1 Cup flour
1 Cup water
1/2 Cup butter
4 Eggs

Filling:
1 8oz pk. Cream Cheese
3 1/2 Cups of cold (no skim) milk
2-3oz pks. chocolate fudge pudding

Topping:
1 lg. tub of the “extra creamy” Cool Whip.
1/3 Cup chopped almonds (or your favorite nut)

Pre-heat oven to 400
In a medium sauce pan over medium heat bring water & butter to a boil.
Add the flour all at once. Stir untill a smooth ball forms-let stand 5 minutes.
Add eggs one at a time beating well after each addition.
Beat untill smooth. Spread into a greased 13"x9"x2" pan & bake for 30-35 minutes,
Or untill puffed & golden brown.

To make filling:
Whip cream cheese untill fluffy then slowly add in the milk.
Once blended, add the packages of pudding and beat untill smooth.
When pastry has cooled, spread filling into it. Top with cool whip & nuts.