- 1 cup water
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
For the Cream Filling:
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 small boxes (3.4 oz each) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping:
- 1 cup whipped topping (Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream)
- Chocolate syrup or melted chocolate, for drizzling
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)