Hearts Delight Eclair - Made With Puff Pastry Sheets
"Originally found in Taste of Home magazine, listed as a "runner up" in one of their contests. Submited by Lorene Milligan of Chemainus, British Columbia. As a surprise for a good friend, it was a part of a carry in meal I prepared for her and her family for her birthday and has been requested over and over by everyone who has tried it since. Today I do not cut into a heart shape but instead leave it as a square (to get it to go as far as I can!) Ready made puff pastry sheets make this a breeze to prepare and the appearance is VERY elegant! A real show-stopper!..."
INGREDIENTS
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17 1/4 ounces frozen puff pastry, thawed
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3 cups cold milk
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1 (5 1/8 ounce) package vanilla instant pudding mix
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2 cups whipping cream
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided
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1 cup confectioners' sugar
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2 -3 tablespoons water (to spreading consistency)
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1/4-1/2 teaspoon almond extract (to taste, we like 1/2)
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1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1 teaspoon shortening
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