CHOCOLATE ECLAIR TORTE

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

  • 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° 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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Hamodi Nash724
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Overall, this chocolate éclair torte was a delicious and impressive dessert.


Chamali Sadalika
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This torte was so delicious, I couldn't stop eating it!


Jaj Dhillon
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I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate éclairs or chocolate tortes.


Muhammad Rafi
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This torte was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth the effort.


Nadine Reifenauer
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The éclair filling was light and fluffy, and the chocolate ganache was rich and decadent.


Tanveer Ali Tanveer Ali
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I would definitely make this torte again.


Saffie Cham
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The chocolate glaze was the perfect finishing touch to this torte.


Dinesh Yonjan tamang
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This recipe was easy to follow and the torte turned out beautifully. It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Jahkas Kitchen
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I love chocolate éclairs, and this torte was a great way to enjoy them in a new way.


Angie Lafford
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This chocolate éclair torte was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


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