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Chocolate Eclair Torte

SUBMITTED BY: Janaan Cunningham

"I take this impressive dessert to the table whole, then slice it and serve. It can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until you're ready to serve. --Janaan Cunningham"

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PREP TIME	25 Min
COOK TIME	40 Min
READY IN	1 Hr 5 Min

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INGREDIENTS

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

DIRECTIONS

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.
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. Bake at 400 degrees F 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.
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.
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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REVIEWS

Reviewed on feb. 26, 2007 by patslcc

The easiest but also the best desert. Elegant but not rich (it only looks that way) I... MORE

Reviewed on feb. 26, 2008 by ETANDREA

This looks really impressive to bring to a party. Make sure you cook the eclairs long enough... MORE

Reviewed on dec. 11, 2007 by Jennifer

I love this recipe. Have been making and eating it for years! Always requested. Doesnt look... MORE

Reviewed on apr. 9, 2009 by KD

I am so glad I found this recipe. I had this one years ago and it was a hit on holidays and... MORE

Reviewed on apr. 18, 2007 by Claire

I didn't like the chocolate finish. I used one pack of choclate pudding then a french... MORE

Reviewed on oct. 16, 2008 by queenkaye

This is very popular when I make it for work, a very impressive looking dessert. MORE