MOON CAKE

Moon Cake image

I have six grandchildren and this is one of their favorite desserts. If I don't take it to potlucks, I hear lots of groans! Everyone wants the recipe after they've tried it.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield about 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

CRUST:
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
FILLING:
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
3 cups cold whole milk
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
TOPPING:
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Chocolate sauce
Chopped nuts

Steps:

In a saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until mixture forms a ball. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition., Spread on a greased 15x10x1-in. jelly roll pan. Bake at 400° for 30 minutes. Cool but do not prick, leaving surface with its "moon-like" appearance. , Meanwhile, for filling, beat pudding and milk until thick. Add cream cheese; blend well. Spread on crust; refrigerate 20 minutes. Top with whipped topping. Drizzle chocolate sauce over top and sprinkle with nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 17g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 238mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.