A while ago I tried Eclair Cake and really liked it. I mentioned in that recipe that I’m not an eclair fan. At all. I don’t like filled desserts or pastries. I dont’ know what it is but they just aren’t my thing. Anyway, I really liked the Eclair Cake and needed the recipe immediately after I tried it. Well, after trying THIS, I don’t think I will be making that anymore. Not that it’s bad, but just because this is SO MUCH BETTER! I took this to a gathering with friends and I got so many compliments. It’s that good. The “torte” is very similar and reminds me a lot of a German Pancake batter. I’m telling you people: you must make this immediately. You won’t regret it!
Source: My friend, Jenn M.
1 c. water
½ c. butter
¼ tsp. salt
1 c. flour
4 eggs
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
3 c. cold milk
2 small boxes instant vanilla pudding
1 (8 oz.) frozen whipped topping
1 bottle instant hardening chocolate ice cream topping
In a sauce pan over medium heat bring water, butter, and salt to a boil. Add flour all at once. Stir until well mixed. Remove from heat, let sit for 5 minutes. Add eggs one at a time; beating with a wooden spoon after each. {Jenn’s note: it will be slippery after each, but continue to mix well and it will get sticky again} Spread in a greased 9×13 pan. Bake for 400 for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Press center after removing from oven to keep sides of crust. Cool completely. While torte is cooling, in a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add 1 c. milk so cream cheese is smooth without lumps. Add remaining 2 c. of milk with pudding. Beat until smooth. Spread over cooled puff pastry. Refrigerate ½ hour. Top with whipped cream. Drizzle with ice cream topping. Chill until hardened.
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This is a great dessert.
I…love…this…recipe. Thanks for posting it, Yvonne!
This is so delicious! I made it for our family christmas party and it was a big hit! It was all gone within a few minutes
I had this last night, Yvonne. FABULOUS!!