strawberry chocolate eclair fantasy

Name: Strawberry Chocolate Eclair Fantasy
Prep time: 4 h 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 3/4 cup(s) water; 6 tablespoon(s) butter or margarine; 3/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour; 1/8 teaspoon(s) salt; 3 large eggs; 1 1/2 cup(s) semi-sweet chocolate morsels, divided (9 oz.); 3 tablespoon(s) milk; 2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract, divided; 1 package(s) Neufchâtel (light cream cheese), softened (8 oz.); 1/2 cup(s) powdered sugar; 15 large strawberries, hulled and tops trimmed level; 1/3 cup(s) seedless raspberry jam; 1 3/4 cup(s) frozen whipped topping, thawed; - powdered sugar

(23 ratings)

Strawberry Chocolate Eclair Fantasy ready to be sliced.

review

Blue Ribbon Recipe by

Brandi Kirkpatrick

@IdGirl25

Burley, ID

I whip out this dessert to impress company. However, it does require some setting time, so it can't be for surprise company. It is a wonderful dessert though and very delicious.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

This dessert is made to impress and has a beautiful presentation. Takes a little extra time, but the end result is well worth it. The bottom layer is similar to an eclair and provides a base for the pie. A layer of melted chocolate protects the pastry from becoming soggy, Then, there is a decadent layer of sweetened cream cheese that's topped with whipped cream and glazed strawberries. As if that wasn't enough, the dessert is drizzled with chocolate. Impressive and delicious!

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew

(23 ratings)

yield 8 serving(s)

prep time 4 Hr 30 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Bake

Ingredients For strawberry chocolate eclair fantasy

3/4 c

water
6 Tbsp

butter or margarine
3/4 c

all-purpose flour
1/8 tsp

salt
3 lg

eggs
1 1/2 c

semi-sweet chocolate morsels, divided (9 oz.)
3 Tbsp

milk
2 tsp

vanilla extract, divided
1 pkg

Neufchâtel (light cream cheese), softened (8 oz.)
1/2 c

powdered sugar
15 lg

strawberries, hulled and tops trimmed level
1/3 c

seedless raspberry jam
1 3/4 c

frozen whipped topping, thawed
powdered sugar

How To Make strawberry chocolate eclair fantasy

1
Preheat oven to 450° F. Grease 9-inch pie plate.

2
For the eclair shell, heat water and butter to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in flour and salt. Reduce heat to low; stir vigorously for 1 minute or until mixture forms a ball. Remove from heat. Cool for 2 to 3 minutes.
3
Add eggs, one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, until smooth. Spread evenly over bottom of prepared pie plate.
4
Bake for 15 minutes or until sides puff up. Reduce heat to 350° F.; bake for an additional 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Press center down when cool.
5
FOR FILLING: Place 1¼ cups morsels and milk in a medium uncovered microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH (100%) power for 1 minute; stir. Morsels may retain some of their shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Do not overheat. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Spread mixture evenly over bottom of éclair shell. Refrigerate until chocolate is firm.
6
Beat cream cheese, sugar, and remaining vanilla extract in a small mixer bowl until smooth. Spread evenly over the chocolate layer. Arrange strawberries on cheese layer with pointed sides up.
7
Microwave jam in a small uncovered microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 30 seconds; stir. Brush jam over strawberries and drizzle between strawberries. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
8
Pipe or dollop whipped topping between strawberries and éclair shell edge.
9
Place remaining morsels in a heavy-duty plastic bag. Microwave on HIGH (100%) power for 30 seconds; knead. Microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, kneading until smooth. Cut a small hole in corner of the bag.
10
Squeeze to drizzle over strawberries. Dust with powdered sugar. Serve immediately.
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