Reviewed: Jun. 18, 2013

This was really yummy. Although I didn't let my ganache get thick enough, this tasted just like a chocolate eclair. Absolutely going to keep.

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tvan

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: May 26, 2013

To cut down on the number of bowls, I left the water/butter/flour mixture in the saucepan and then used my portable mixer to beat in the eggs. I baked the batter in a round cake pan and then split it in half once it had cooled. For those who think this recipe is too "eggy", this will allow you to scoop out some of the inards and then let the shell dry out a bit before adding the fillings. As others have suggested, I used French Vanilla pudding mix. I couldn't find bittersweet chocolate at the grocers, so used semi-sweet. Fresh strawberries and raspberries are in season so that made a nice garnish along with some mint leaves. Yum.

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NHORAN

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Living In: Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA

Reviewed: May 11, 2013

Oh my gosh!!! This is the first recipe I have ever reviewed on this website, and I'm happy to review it! This recipe is amazing just as it is written. Do not change a thing and you will be making this thing for every get together you attend. I know I will be!It's light and sweet and absolutely heavenly.

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tgreyb22

Reviewed: May 5, 2013

This dessert is very good. Everyone in my family loved the crust, and the filling was delicious and easy. I will definitely be making this again!

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Debbie

Reviewed: Feb. 19, 2013

AMAZING! Its even good a day or two after! I can not get enough of it and so easy to make! Dont be afraid!

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laurentoelke

Reviewed: Feb. 9, 2013

This cake is so so addictive. :) I have already made it twice in the past few months and am planning to make again this evening. Mind you, there are only two adults and a toddler living here and this cake is still gone in a couple of days!!ha! Its a little work and time to get this dessert done but, trust me, its well worth the wait. Oh, and its even better the day after you make it. :)

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michellebarron

Reviewed: Jan. 9, 2013

Loved this cake. It was time consuming and hard work but so very worth it. I think I'd only make it for special occasions or if I wanted to impress guests. But, I am going to make this again and share it with my sister who loves to bake as much as I do.

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deanna

Reviewed: Dec. 27, 2012

Wonderful, made exactly as written except I piped the crust into the 9 X 13 Pan. The guys loved loved loved this!!!!

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massageldy

Reviewed: Nov. 23, 2012

Great light (not in calories!) dessert.

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nasa

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: White Rock, British Columbia, Canada

Reviewed: Nov. 3, 2012

Yum!! Made this for dessert on a Friday night for my parents and I as a special treat at the end of a long work week. All of us absolutely loved it!! The dough came out perfect and I did not find it to be too eggy as others have suggested. I followed the recipe for the dough and filling portions of this dessert exactly. I used a recipe for a chocolate glaze that I have used in the past to top my regular eclairs which uses semi sweet chocolate chips, butter, milk, and corn syrup. In the future I think I will try out the ganache the original recipe includes. This dessert was much easier to make than the somewhat daunting looking recipe indicates. I was expecting it to be a bit of a juggling act of bowls and utensils but in actuality with a little forethought it's quite simple. I made this cake before I started making dinner which gave it plenty of time to chill in the fridge before serving. Everyone found it to be an extremely decadent and tasty treat that was equally delicious the next day, too! With it only being the three of us there was plenty left over although it didn't last long in the fridge. I definitely plan to make it again, perhaps for a holiday

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