CHOCOLATE ECLAIR TORTE
Fluffy clouds of wonderful pastry, layered with creamy fresh vanilla custard and Chocolate. Impressive desert that will have everyone swooning! I have been making this ever since I can remember. I believe I found this recipe many years ago in Bon Appetit magazine. It has never failed to get rave reviews! It isnt as complicated as...
Provided by Deb Crane
Categories Other Desserts
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- 1. FOR THE PATE A CHOU: Mix walnuts and sugar; set aside. Combine water and butter in medium saucepan and bring to a rolling boil. Reduce heat and add flour all at once. Beat until dough forms a ball and no longer sticks to the sides of the pan. Remove from heat and add eggs one at a time,beating until mixture loses its sheen before adding next egg.
- 2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly grease 3 9 inch round cake pans. Divide pate a chou evenly among the pans. Spread to edges with spatula. Sprinkle with sugar/walnut mixture. Bake 15 minute. Press down with spatula. Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees and continue baking until dough is lightly browned,about 15 minutes. Turn off heat, and open the oven door and let pastry stand 10 minutes in the cooling oven. Remove from pans and let layers cool completely on wire racks.
- 3. FOR THE CUSTARD: Stir sugar and cornstarch together in a heavy saucepan. Whisk in milk and eggs until thoroughly combined. Bring to a boil over medium heat,whisking constantly until thickened (about 5 minutes). Immediately set pan in sink partially filled with cold water and stir custard until cool. Add vanilla. Beat powdered sugar and butter in a medium bowl until smooth. Add custard a few tablespoons at a time and beat until thoroughly mixed. Can be covered and stored in the Fridge at this point.
- 4. FOR THE CHOCOLATE GLAZE: Melt chocolate and butter together over low heat. Working quickly, drizzle over each layer of pate a chou.
- 5. TO ASSEMBLE: Place one layer, chocolate side up, on platter. Mound half of the custard in center. Add second layer chocolate side up and press lightly to spread custard. Repeat with remaining custard and top layer. Chill. Just before serving, whip cream and pipe around top and sides of torte. Cut with sawing motion to prevent filling from oozing out of sides of the torte.
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Mornight
[email protected]This torte looks heavenly! I can't wait to try it.
Shanethia Ivy
[email protected]I'm not sure if I have all the ingredients for this recipe, but I'm going to see what I can find at the store.
Sajid Saifi
[email protected]This torte looks like it would be perfect for a special occasion. I'm thinking of making it for my husband's birthday.
Karabo Molomo
[email protected]I've never made a chocolate éclair torte before, but this recipe looks easy enough to follow. I'm going to give it a try this weekend.
Maria Fi
[email protected]This torte is on my to-bake list! It looks so delicious.
BOYZIN_SA KING LOOT
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but this torte looks so tempting. I might have to give it a try.
Cats Timeforcats
[email protected]This recipe looks amazing! I can't wait to try it.
Prem Gurung
[email protected]I would love to try this recipe, but I don't have a springform pan. Do you think I could use a regular cake pan instead?
Amen Adam
[email protected]This torte is definitely a labor of love, but it's worth the effort. It's a truly special dessert.
Martin Elenes
[email protected]The instructions were a bit confusing in some places, but I was able to figure it out eventually.
Asadking King
[email protected]This torte is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would probably use less sugar next time.
kt khalad
[email protected]I wasn't sure how the éclair crust would hold up, but it stayed nice and crisp, even after being refrigerated overnight.
Yousaf Bahi
[email protected]The éclair crust is a nice touch, but I think it would be just as good without it. The chocolate and cream filling is really the star of the show.
MOJA COMEDY
[email protected]This torte is so rich and decadent, it's perfect for a special occasion. I would definitely recommend it for a birthday or anniversary.
Brendon Strydom
[email protected]I made this torte for my husband's birthday, and he absolutely loved it. He said it was the best dessert he'd ever had.
Windie Baker
[email protected]This torte is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it. The end result is a show-stopping dessert that will wow your guests.
Najiib Ismail
[email protected]The flavor of this torte is out of this world! The chocolate and cream filling is perfectly balanced, and the éclair crust is the perfect finishing touch.
MRMXY
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to make this torte without any problems.
Maya Elsemary
[email protected]This chocolate éclair torte was a huge hit at my dinner party! It was so delicious and decadent, and it looked incredibly impressive.