1️⃣ Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prepare for the crust.

2️⃣ Make the crust dough: In a medium saucepan, combine the water and butter. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the dough forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.

3️⃣ Cool the dough: Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the dough cool for about 5 minutes.

4️⃣ Add eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Continue until the dough is smooth and shiny.

5️⃣ Bake the crust: Spread the dough evenly in the prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and puffed up. Let the crust cool completely.

6️⃣ Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, vanilla pudding mix, and cold milk. Beat until the mixture is smooth and has thickened.

7️⃣ Whip the cream: In a separate bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Once whipped, gently fold the whipped cream into the pudding mixture until smooth.

8️⃣ Assemble the cake: Spread the cream filling evenly over the cooled crust, ensuring it covers the entire surface.

9️⃣ Chill the cake: Refrigerate the assembled cake for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the filling to set.

🔟 Serve: Just before serving, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar for a final touch of sweetness.