ECLAIR TORTE

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Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup water
1/2 cup butter (no substitiutes)
1/4 teas salt
1 cup flour
4 eggs
FILLING:
1 pkg cream cheese, softened
2 pkgs (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 carton frozen whipped topping, thawed
Chocolate syrup

Steps:

In a saucepan over medium heat, bring water, butter and salt to a boil. Add flour all at once; stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well with a wooden spoon after each addition. Beat until smooth. Spread into a greased 9"x13"x2" baking pan. Bake at 400 for 30-35 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack. If desired, remove puff from pan and place on a serving platter. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, pudding mix and milk until smooth. Spread over puff; refrigerate for 20 minutes. Spread with whipped topping; refrigerate. Drizzle with chocolate syrup just before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.