Chocolate Eclair Torte Recipe

Name: Chocolate Eclair Torte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1/2 cup butter; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 4 eggs; 2-1/2 cups cold milk; 2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant French vanilla pudding mix; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed; 2 ounces semisweet chocolate; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

1 cup water
1/2 cup butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs
2-1/2 cups cold milk
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant French vanilla pudding mix
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 ounces semisweet chocolate
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup confectioners' sugar

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In a large saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny.
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Line a large
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with waxed paper. Draw a 10-in. circle on the waxed paper. Grease the paper. Drop batter by rounded tablespoonfuls just inside the circle outline.
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Bake at 400u00b0 for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack. Immediately prick with a fork and cool completely. Cut off top third of puffs. Pull out and discard soft dough from inside.
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For filling, in a large bowl, whisk milk, pudding mixes and vanilla for 2 minutes; let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Fold in whipped topping. Place bottom ring of cream puffs on a serving platter. Spoon filling inside. Top with top ring. Refrigerate.
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For icing, in a microwave, melt chocolate and butter with milk; stir until smooth. Stir in vanilla. Add confectioners' sugar and stir until smooth. Cool for 5 minutes. Drizzle over top of cake. Serve immediately. Refrigerate leftovers.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup water, 1/2 cup butter, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 4 eggs, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Eclair Torte falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Eclair Torte

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