...(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!