Best 7 Easy Chocolate Éclair Squares Recipes

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Indulge in the exquisite world of chocolate éclairs with our curated collection of easy chocolate éclair square recipes. These delectable pastries offer a delightful balance of flaky, buttery pastry and rich, creamy chocolate filling, making them the perfect treat for any occasion. From classic éclairs to unique variations, our recipes cater to every taste and skill level.

Embark on a culinary adventure as you explore our selection of éclair squares, each with its unique flavor profile and presentation. Discover the timeless elegance of traditional chocolate éclairs, featuring a light and airy choux pastry filled with luscious chocolate cream. Experience the delightful combination of flaky puff pastry and velvety chocolate mousse in our decadent chocolate puff éclair squares. Treat yourself to a taste of heaven with our chocolate éclair squares adorned with a glossy chocolate ganache, a true symphony of flavors and textures.

For those seeking a touch of indulgence, our chocolate raspberry éclair squares are a delightful symphony of flavors. The tartness of raspberries complements the sweetness of the chocolate, creating a harmonious balance that will tantalize your taste buds. For a more sophisticated twist, try our chocolate orange éclair squares, where the vibrant citrus notes of orange zest elevate the chocolate filling to new heights.

With our easy-to-follow instructions, you'll be guided through each step of the éclair-making process, ensuring success even for novice bakers. Whether you're looking for a classic dessert or a modern twist on a beloved treat, our chocolate éclair square recipes offer an array of options to satisfy your cravings. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you and your loved ones utterly delighted.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE ECLAIR DESSERT



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This is a no-bake pudding dessert that's so quick and easy to make--everyone loves it. I always keep the ingredients on hand in case I need a quick dessert. It's best if it sits overnight before serving.

Provided by KBehrens2

Categories     Desserts     Chocolate Dessert Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 individual packages graham crackers
2 (3 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
3 cups milk
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (16 ounce) package prepared chocolate frosting

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.5 calories, Carbohydrate 65.6 g, Cholesterol 4.9 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 481.3 mg, Sugar 47.1 g

CHOCOLATE ECLAIR BARS (QUICK & EASY)



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These are so delicious and so easy! Tuck this recipe away for days when it's just too darn hot to bake and yet you need to bring a dessert to the office or a family gathering.

Provided by Family Favorites

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pkg (3.4 oz.) jell-o instant french vanilla pudding
2 c cold milk, divided
1 (8 oz.) tub cool whip
22-24 graham crackers
1 pkg (4 oz.) baker's unsweetened chocolate
1/4 c butter
1 1/2 c powdered sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Beat pudding mix and 1 3/4 c. milk in large bowl with whisk for 2 minutes. Stir in Cool Whip. Layer about 1/3 of the graham cracker squares and 1/2 of the cool whip mixture into a 9x13 pan, breaking graham crackers as necessary to fit. Repeat layers. Top with layer of graham cracker squares.
  • 2. Microwave chocolate and butter in medium microwavable bowl for 1 1/2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Add powdered sugar and remaining milk; stir until well blended.
  • 3. Immediately spread over graham cracker squares.
  • 4. Refrigerate for 4 hours.

ÉCLAIR BARS



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We turned the classic, cream-filled French pastry into an oh-so-easy bar! With a flaky crescent base, a layer of silky vanilla pudding and a topping of rich chocolate ganache, this is a special dessert that's guaranteed to impress.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Dough Sheet
2 boxes (3.4 oz each) Jell-O™ vanilla-flavor instant pudding & pie filling mix
3 cups cold half-and-half
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • Unroll crescent dough; press in bottom of pan. Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until golden brown and baked through. Remove from oven to cooling rack; cool 20 minutes.
  • In medium bowl, beat dry pudding mixes and half-and-half with whisk about 2 minutes or until thick. Spread over cooled bar base.
  • In medium microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and whipping cream uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave 30 seconds; stir until smooth. Carefully spread mixture on top of pudding layer. Refrigerate about 4 hours or until cooled completely.
  • When ready to serve, using a sharp knife and up-and-down sawing motion for cleaner cuts, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 0 g

CHOCOLATE ECLAIRS



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With creamy filling and fudgy frosting, this chocolate eclair recipe is extra special. -Jessica Campbell, Viola, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup water
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs, room temperature
FILLING:
2-1/2 cups cold whole milk
1 package (5.1 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FROSTING:
2 ounces semisweet chocolate
2 tablespoons butter
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons hot water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large saucepan, bring water, butter and salt to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny. , Using a tablespoon or a pastry tube with a #10 or large round tip, form dough into nine 4x1-1/2-in. strips on a greased baking sheet. Bake 35-40 minutes or until puffed and golden. Remove to a wire rack. Immediately split eclairs open; remove tops and set aside. Discard soft dough from inside. Cool eclairs. , In a large bowl, beat milk and pudding mix according to package directions. In another bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form. Beat in sugar and vanilla; fold into pudding. Fill eclairs (chill any remaining filling for another use). , For frosting, in a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Stir in sugar and enough hot water to achieve a smooth consistency. Cool slightly. Frost eclairs. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483 calories, Fat 28g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 174mg cholesterol, Sodium 492mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE ECLAIR CAKE



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Chocolate graham crackers layered between creamy vanilla custard, topped with chocolate glaze. Very rich and habit forming. Everyone I have made this for has fallen in love with it!

Provided by Linda Rex

Categories     Desserts     Chocolate Dessert Recipes

Time 2h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (3 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
3 cups milk
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (16 ounce) package chocolate graham crackers
¼ cup milk
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine pudding mix and 3 cups milk; mix well. Fold in whipped topping and beat with mixer for 2 minutes.
  • In a buttered 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a layer of graham crackers on the bottom of the dish.
  • Spread 1/2 of the pudding mixture over crackers, then top with graham crackers. Spread remaining pudding over crackers; top second pudding layer with another layer of crackers.
  • To make topping: In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine 1/4 cup milk, cocoa and sugar and allow to boil for 1 minute; remove from heat and add butter and vanilla. Mix well and cool.
  • Pour sauce over graham cracker layer and refrigerate until set; serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.7 calories, Carbohydrate 65.2 g, Cholesterol 10.4 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 385.3 mg, Sugar 49.7 g

EASY CHOCOLATE ÉCLAIR SQUARES



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If you're one of those moms who sends their kids to school on their birthday with a box of store-bought cupcakes, those days are over. With a recipe that is as easy as Honey Maid's Easy Chocolate Éclair Squares, you can kiss the days of store-bought sadness goodbye. Both cost-efficient and super simple to make, kids will be licking their fingers on their way to grabbing seconds.

Provided by Honey Maid

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package vanilla pudding, such as jell-o vanilla flavor instant pudding
2 cup cold milk, divided
one 8-ounce tub cool whip whipped topping, thawed
22 honey maid honey grahams
1/2 cup unsweetened chocolate
1/4 cup butter
1 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Beat the pudding mix and 1 ¾ cups of the milk in large bowl with a whisk for 2 minutes. Stir in the Cool Whip. Layer about 1/3 of the grahams and ½ the Cool Whip mixture in 13-by-9-inch pan, breaking the grahams as necessary to fit; repeat layers. Top with the remaining grahams.
  • Microwave the chocolate and butter in medium microwaveable bowl on high for 1 ½ minutes, stirring after 1 minutes. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted. Add the sugar and remaining milk and stir until well blended. Immediately spread over the grahams. Refrigerate for 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 171 calories, Sugar 16 g, Fat 8 g, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 129 mg

EASY CHOCOLATE ÉCLAIR SQUARES



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Make these Easy Chocolate Éclair Squares for the kids' next bake sale. Layers of vanilla pudding and COOL WHIP along with sweet graham crackers make these Easy Chocolate Éclair Squares a crowd favorite.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 4h30m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
2 cups cold milk, divided
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed
22 graham crackers
1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S Unsweetened Chocolate
1/4 cup butter
1-1/2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Beat pudding mix and 1-3/4 cups milk in large bowl with whisk 2 min. Stir in COOL WHIP.
  • Layer about 1/3 of the grahams and half the COOL WHIP mixture in 13x9-inch pan, breaking grahams as necessary to fit; repeat layers. Top with remaining grahams.
  • Microwave chocolate and butter in medium microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1-1/2 min., stirring after 1 min. Stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Add sugar and remaining milk; mix well. Spread over grahams.
  • Refrigerate 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 140 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

Tips for Making Easy Chocolate Éclair Squares

- To make the éclair squares ahead of time, bake and cool them completely. Then, wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving. - For a richer flavor, use heavy cream instead of milk in the filling. - If you don't have a pastry bag, you can use a spoon to spread the filling onto the pastry. - To make the chocolate glaze, use a dark chocolate that is at least 70% cocoa solids. This will give the glaze a rich and intense flavor. - If you don't have a double boiler, you can melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Just be sure to heat it in short intervals, stirring in between, so that the chocolate doesn't burn.

Conclusion

Easy Chocolate Éclair Squares are a delicious and impressive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with a simple pastry dough that is filled with a rich chocolate filling and topped with a decadent chocolate glaze. These squares are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them!

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