CHOCOLATE ECLAIR TORTE (NOT THE GRAHAM CRACKER VERSION)
Unlike the eclair desserts made with graham crackers, this one has a baked crust that has a texture and taste like the real thing. It puffs up and gets all bubbly! The filling is custard-y, and the chocolate icing is sweet. In short - it really is like an eclair, only much easier to make. Even though the recipe has three parts, it really doesn't take too terribly long to make. This recipe has circulated within my family for at least 20 years, and it's still a big favorite. Reduced fat and sugar-free products can be used and it will still turn out great. In place of the unsweetened chocolate squares, you can use 6 tablespoons of unsweetened baking cocoa + 2 tablespoons of butter. Cook time does not include refrigeration time, so please allow for that.
Provided by Vino Girl
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 1 pan
Number Of Ingredients 13
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.
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Caleb Mesfin
[email protected]This torte is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's truly a special dessert.
Mazhar Mazhar
[email protected]This is my go-to dessert recipe when I'm entertaining guests. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Cameron Noe
[email protected]I made this torte for a special occasion and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Abyot Mershaye
[email protected]This torte is the perfect balance of chocolate and pastry cream. It's not too sweet and the crust is perfectly flaky.
Ali Kham
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chocolate, but I really enjoyed this torte. It's not too heavy and the pastry cream is light and fluffy.
Emmanuel Justin
[email protected]This torte is so elegant and impressive looking. It's sure to be a showstopper at any party.
Derrick Edwards
[email protected]The chocolate eclair torte is a must-try for chocolate lovers. It's rich, decadent, and absolutely delicious.
Luz Lomeli
[email protected]I love the chocolate eclair torte! It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Zailyn Sickmeier
[email protected]The chocolate eclair torte was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was a good dessert.
semonti arisha
[email protected]This was my first time making a chocolate eclair torte and it was surprisingly easy. The torte turned out beautifully and tasted even better than it looked. I'm so glad I tried this recipe.
Turtle Rodriguez
[email protected]I've made this torte several times and it always turns out perfect. The instructions are clear and easy to follow, and the results are always delicious.
Abhishek Ganesh
[email protected]This chocolate eclair torte was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of chocolate and pastry cream was divine, and the presentation was stunning. I will definitely be making this again.