Chocolate Eclair Torte Not The Graham Cracker One Recipes

CHOCOLATE ECLAIR TORTE

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.

CHOCOLATE ECLAIR DESSERT

Steps:

• Line the bottom of a 9x13-inch pan with graham crackers.
• In a large bowl, combine pudding mix and milk; stir well. Mix whipped topping into pudding mixture. Spread half of mixture over graham cracker layer. Top with another layer of graham crackers and the remaining pudding.
• Top all with a final layer of graham crackers and frost with chocolate frosting. Refrigerate at least two hours before serving to allow the graham crackers to soften.

CHOCOLATE ECLAIR TORTE (NOT THE GRAHAM CRACKER VERSION)

Steps:

• CRUST: Preheat oven to 450°F Grease a large jelly roll pan.
• Bring water and butter to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
• Add flour and beat until the mixture forms a ball.
• Cool 10 minutes.
• Beat in eggs.
• Spread crust mixture on the prepared pan.
• Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until firm.
• Don't overbake.
• FILLING: Mix the first 3 ingredients together with an electric mixer until smooth.
• Fold in Cool Whip.
• Spread on the cooled crust and chill for an hour or so to firm the filling.
• ICING: Using a medium saucepan or a double boiler, melt chocolate squares in butter over low to medium heat.
• Add the rest of the ingredients, adding more milk if necessary to achieve a smooth consistency.
• Drizzle over the filling.
• Chill before serving for a few hours.
• Store the torte in the refrigerator.