Eclair Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. water
1/2 c. butter
1 c. all-purpose flour
4 eggs
12 oz. cream cheese, softened
4 1/2 c. milk
3 (4 serving size) pkg. instant vanilla pudding and pie filling
1 (8 oz.) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
chocolate syrup (for topping)
slivered almonds (for garnish)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400\u00b0.
Place the water in a medium-sized saucepan.
Heat until moderately hot.
Reduce heat to low.
Add the butter and melt.