~if you like eclairs....

...(is there anyone who doesn't?) you will love this eclair cake. I made it yesterday for my sister's birthday. It's a favorite with all, and is usually saved for special occasions.

Eclair Cake

Bring to a boil:

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup butter

Add:

  • 1 cup flour & mix well

Add:

  • 4 eggs; beating well after each egg

Spread on a greased 10" x 15" cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees F. for 30 minutes til golden brown. Cool.

VANILLA PUDDING FILLING:

  • 6 T. cornstarch
  • 8 T. sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 4 cups milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 4 T. butter

Mix cornstarch, sugar, and salt with 1/4 cup milk. Heat remaining milk in saucepan over moderately low heat. Slowly add cornstarch mixture, stirring constantly. Cook for about 15 minutes after pudding thickens. Let cool a few minutes and then stir in vanilla and butter. Cover and let cool.

To cooled pudding, add:

  • 12 oz of softened cream cheese

Spread filling on cooled pastry.

Whip:

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • sugar to taste

Spread whipped cream over the filling. Drizzle with chocolate syrup. Enjoy!