ECLAIR TORTE, THE EASY WAY

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Although I love my Chocolate Eclair Torte recipe, this one was requested as a special dessert. It is fast and easy and everyone seems to love it. It cant be beat with a puff pastry lining! Kind of a short cut to my Chocolate Eclair Torte recipe. Thought I would share, as it is a quick and easy dessert right in time for the...

Provided by Deb Crane

Categories     Other Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 11

FOR THE PUFF PASTRY
1 c water
1/2 c butter (no substitution)
1/4 tsp salt
1 c flour
4 eggs
FOR THE TOP LAYER
1 pkg (8 ounces) cream cheese,softened
2 pkg (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding
12 oz cool whip
chocolate syrup to swirl on top

Steps:

  • 1. FOR THE PUFF PASTRY: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a saucepan, bring water,butter and salt to a boil. Add flour all at once;stirring until smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat;let stand for 5 minutes.
  • 2. Add eggs, one at a time,beating well with a wooden spoon after each addition. Beat until smooth.
  • 3. Spread into a 13x9 inch baking pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 30-35 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack. You can move it to a serving tray or return it to the pan.
  • 4. FOR THE TOP LAYER; In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese,pudding mix and milk until smooth. Spread over puff pastry. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  • 5. Spread with cool whip topping. Refrigerate. Drizzle with chocolate syrup and swirl with a fork just before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

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