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Eclair Torte

Name: Eclair Torte
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1/2 cup butter; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 4 large eggs; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 3 cups cold milk; 2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix; 1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed; 2 to 3 tablespoons chocolate syrup

The pastry part of this torte bakes into one big crust, which eliminate filling individual eclairs. The homemade pudding is replaced with a rich vanilla layer that's a snap to blend together using convenient instant pudding and cream cheese.—Kathy Shepard, Shepherd, Michigan

Ingredients

1 cup water
1/2 cup butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3 cups cold milk
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 to 3 tablespoons chocolate syrup

Directions

In a small 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 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny.
Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 400° until puffed and golden brown, 30-35 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. If desired, remove puff from pan and place on a serving platter.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until light. Add milk and pudding mix; beat until smooth. Spread over puff; refrigerate for 20 minutes. Spread with whipped topping; refrigerate. Drizzle with chocolate syrup just before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 350 calories, 23g fat (15g saturated fat), 120mg cholesterol, 348mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0 fiber), 7g protein.

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Staceyih
Mar 8, 2015
Excellent. Pastry puffed beautifully. Easy to make.
goodtasting
Aug 10, 2014
Make this and my puff pastry didn't puffVery doughy. What did I do wrong? Filling is wonderful.
adamscook
Jul 20, 2014
It was delicious! I've made it over and over for my husband. It's an easy last minute desert that always looks pretty.
rocky.davis
Jan 4, 2013
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foolforrecipes
Nov 19, 2012
made this several times. everyone loves it, looks difficult but so easy to make
mir_boryslav
May 17, 2012
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Ashley121
Feb 12, 2012
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LouannPearson
Nov 27, 2011
I have made this many times and I get very good reviews!
LouannPearson
Nov 27, 2011
I have made this many times and it is always a winner!
niteshrd
Oct 7, 2011
amazing

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