Name: Chocolate Eclair Torte
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 cup water -; 1/2 cup butter -; 1 cup all-purpose flour -; 4 eggs -; Filling: -; 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 -; Icing: -; 2 ounces semisweet chocolate -; 2 tablespoons butter -; 2 tablespoons milk -; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract -; 1 cup confectioners' sugar -

Recipe information

Cooking:

25 min.

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Ingredients for - Chocolate Eclair Torte

1. 1 cup water -

2. 1/2 cup butter -

3. 1 cup all-purpose flour -

4. 4 eggs -

5. Filling: -

6. 2-1/2 cups cold milk -

7. 2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant French vanilla pudding mix -

8. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract -

9. 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed -

10. Icing: -

11. 2 ounces semisweet chocolate -

12. 2 tablespoons butter -

13. 2 tablespoons milk -

14. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract -

15. 1 cup confectioners' sugar -

How to cook deliciously - Chocolate Eclair Torte

1. Stage

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.

2. Stage

Line a large baking sheet 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.

3. Stage

Bake at 400° 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.

4. Stage

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.

5. Stage

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.