Eclair Cake with Chocolate Ganache Recipe
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Eclair Cake with Chocolate Ganache

By: Laney Jane 
"A delicious, creamy filling on top of a light choux pastry gets glazed with a rich chocolate ganache. This dessert sounds fancy but it is so easy to make and it's a definite crowd-pleaser!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (38)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs 40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 9 x 13-inch dish
 

Ingredients

  • Pastry Shell:
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 eggs
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  • Filling:
  • 2 cups cold heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk
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  • Chocolate Ganache:
  • 1 cup bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Place a mixing bowl in the freezer to chill.
  2. Combine the water, butter, and salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the flour. Cook and stir until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan and forms a ball. Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and beat in the eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated. Spread the dough evenly in the bottom of the baking dish.
  3. Bake the pastry in the preheated oven until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. (The dough will rise and make a boat shape, but should drop as it cools.) Cool completely on wire rack.
  4. Remove the chilled mixing bowl from the freezer and pour in 2 cups of cold whipping cream. Whip until the cream thickens, about 1 minute; stir in the confectioners' sugar and the vanilla extract. Continue to whip until the cream forms stiff peaks. Refrigerate the whipped cream while you mix the pudding.
  5. Pour the pudding mixes and the milk into a mixing bowl and stir until creamy. Fold in the whipped cream. Spread the filling over the cooled crust and refrigerate.
  6. Place the chopped chocolate in a heat-proof bowl. Bring 1 cup of cream almost to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and allow it to soften for 1 minute. Whisk the mixture until smooth. Let the mixture cool slightly to thicken, about 10 minutes. Pour the ganache over the cream filling, spreading to cover the entire surface. Return the pan to the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 530 | Total Fat: 38.9g | Cholesterol: 168mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2011 by kittens33   view full review
I can't say enough about this cake. It is delicious! The choux pastry is simple to make, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2011 by Gina   view full review
UPDATE: the second time around I beat the dough a lot more, until it was more creamy, and it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 1, 2012 by Cooking with Kel   view full review
This cake is amazing. It's one of the first desserts I've made that was completely finished by...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2011 by missymoe1201   view full review
I think this is an amazing dessert. Everytime I make everyone raves how good it is. Very easy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2011 by Becca : )   view full review
I made this for my husband tonight, and he said it was the best dessert I've ever made. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2011 by occams**razor   view full review
this was very easy to make but did use a lot of bowls, utensils, etc. and time. i had a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2011 by sunflower5   view full review
I have made this several times, and everyone has always loved it. I have as of yet to actually...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 3, 2011 by sandmama   view full review
This is delicious! I made exactly as recipe stated. It is an easy, quick dessert that is so...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2011 by Noelle   view full review
I was almost going to make another recipe which used graham crackers, so glad I didn't! This...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2011 by JKigloo   view full review
My first attempt turned out pretty good but not perfect. My ganache didn't harden so I think...

 

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