Eclair Torte Recipe 🍮
Description: Are you ready to indulge in the best dessert ever? This Eclair Torte is not only irresistibly delicious but also incredibly easy to make! It’s the one dessert recipe you’ll find yourself being asked to bring over and over again. With its fluffy pastry layers, creamy filling, and decadent topping, this Eclair Torte is sure to become a favorite among your family and friends.
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Recipe Category: Dessert
- Keywords: Weeknight, < 4 Hours
- Aggregated Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
- Review Count: 15
- Calories: 533.7 per serving
- Fat Content: 34.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 22.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 180.2mg
- Sodium Content: 672.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 46g
- Fiber Content: 0.4g
- Sugar Content: 29.2g
- Protein Content: 10.4g
Ingredients:
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 eggs
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups milk
- 3 cups Cool Whip topping
- Syrup (for drizzling)
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | In a saucepan, bring water, butter, and salt to a boil. |
| 2 | Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. |
| 3 | Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes. |
| 4 | Add eggs one at a time, beating well with a wooden spoon after each addition until smooth. |
| 5 | Spread the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch pan. |
| 6 | Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 30-35 minutes, or until puffed and golden. Allow to cool completely. |
| 7 | In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, pudding mix, and milk until smooth. |
| 8 | Spread the creamy mixture over the cooled pastry layer and refrigerate for 20 minutes. |
| 9 | Once chilled, spread Cool Whip topping over the creamy layer. |
| 10 | Return to the refrigerator until ready to serve. |
| 11 | Just before serving, drizzle with syrup for an extra touch of sweetness. |
| 12 | Store any leftovers in the refrigerator. |
Tips:
- Be sure to use softened cream cheese for a smooth and creamy filling.
- You can customize this torte by using different flavors of instant pudding mix, such as chocolate or butterscotch.
- For a fancier presentation, pipe the Cool Whip topping onto the torte using a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
- Feel free to add your favorite toppings, such as fresh berries or chocolate shavings, before serving to add extra flavor and texture.
Indulge in this heavenly Eclair Torte and get ready to receive compliments galore at your next gathering! With its melt-in-your-mouth pastry and luscious creamy filling, it’s sure to become a dessert favorite in no time. Enjoy! 🍰✨
