Desserts

Strawberry Chocolate Éclair Fantasy

Name: Strawberry Chocolate Éclair Fantasy
Prep time: 60 s
Cook time: 25 s
Total time: 355 s
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 3/4 cup water; 6 tablespoons butter or margarine; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 3 large eggs; 1 1/2 cups (9 ounces) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morselsdivided; 3 tablespoons milk; 2 teaspoons vanilla extractdivided; 1 package (8 ounces) Neufchâtel (light cream cheese)at room temperature; 1/2 cup powdered sugarplus extra for dusting; 15 large strawberrieshulled and tops trimmed level; 1/3 cup seedless raspberry jam; 1 3/4 cups frozen whipped toppingthawed

NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE®

Level

Intermediate

Prep

1 hr

Cook

25 min

Servings

8 servings

Strawberry Chocolate Éclair Fantasy was a 1st Prize winning recipe in the NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE and Better Homes & Gardens Recipe Contest, and was submitted by Linda Morten of Katy, TX. Just like your favorite chocolate éclair, this recipe combines rich, semi-sweet chocolate with flavorful strawberries in a beautiful presentation highlighted with whipped cream and strawberries.

Key Ingredients

A yellow bag of semi-sweet morsels with a red label beside a gooey chocolate chip cookie and chocolate morsels.

Morsels and Baking Ingredients

NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels

12 oz.

Ingredients

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3/4 cup water
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6 tablespoons butter or margarine
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3/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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3 large eggs
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1 1/2 cups (9 ounces) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels, divided
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3 tablespoons milk
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
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1 package (8 ounces) Neufchâtel (light cream cheese), at room temperature
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1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting
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15 large strawberries, hulled and tops trimmed level
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1/3 cup seedless raspberry jam
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1 3/4 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed

Make It

Step 1

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

Step 2

Heat water and butter to a boil in 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. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, until smooth. Spread evenly over bottom of prepared pie plate.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Place 1 1/4 cups morsels and milk in 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.

Step 5

Beat cream cheese, sugar and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in small mixer bowl until smooth. Spread evenly over chocolate layer.

Step 6

Arrange strawberries on cheese layer with pointed sides up. Microwave jam in 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.

Step 7

Pipe or dollop whipped topping between strawberries and éclair shell edge.

Step 8

Place remaining 1/4 cup morsels in 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 small hole in corner of bag. Squeeze to drizzle over strawberries. Dust with powdered sugar. Serve immediately.