Cream puff crust and custard filling topped with whipped cream and drizzled with chocolate. This delicious dessert is sure to become a family favorite.
Today is my dearest friend, Kirsten's, birthday. She is spending it in heaven, I am spending it here on earth missing her terribly. Her husband, John, is having a party for her birthday. A Fish Fry. I am bringing dessert...Kirsie's Eclair Cake.
Kirsie and I became friends after I moved into this area in 2001. We met at church, we were in the choir together. From the moment we met we had an immediate connection. We became fast friends, and then we became family. She was the first person I called when I had happy news. She was the first person I called when I was troubled. She was the first person I turned to when I needed help. She had a constant smile and gave the best hugs in the world. I loved her and I miss her terribly.
In the 20 years of friendship, we had a lot of gatherings and Kirsten always provided this Eclair Cake for dessert. It was Frank's favorite and sometimes she would just make it for him for no reason other than she loved him.
I never asked for the recipe, there was no need.....I would just know that she would bring it to whatever function we had. Kirsten passed away from COVID on April 26th of 2021. This is her second heavenly birthday.
We had an end of year choir gathering, as we break for the summer, last weekend. I asked John for Kirsten's recipe and made this in her memory and honor. It turned out well and Kirs would have been very pleased.
John asked if I would bring it to Kirsten's Birthday Party today. I am honored to do so and I am happy to share this wonderful recipe with all of you as we celebrate National Dairy Month.
I want to thank Jolene of Jolene's Recipe Journal for hosting this event. Let's take a look at the other Dairy Month recipes being shared today.........
Desserts, Eclair, Cakes, Pudding, Chocolate
Yield: 15 servings
Kirsten's Eclair Cake
Cream puff crust and custard filling topped with whipped cream and drizzled with chocolate. This delicious dessert is sure to become a family favorite.
Prep time: 30 MinCook time: 30 MinInactive time: 1 HourTotal time: 2 Hour
Ingredients
Eclair Crust
- 1 c. water
- 1 stick butter
- 1 c. flour
- 4 eggs
Filling
- 2 (8 oz) pkgs. cream cheese
- 4 c. milk
- 2 (4 oz) pkgs. instant vanilla pudding
- 1 container Cool Whip, thawed
- Chocolate syrup for drizzling
Instructions
Eclair Crust
- Melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the water and flour until a ball is formed. Place into the large bowl of a stand mixer, fitted with a paddle attachment, and add the eggs, one at a time, until blended.
- Spread onto an 11x15" baking pan and bake in a preheated 400* oven for 30 minutes, until puffed and golden brown.
- Place pan on wire rack and let cool completely.
- Place the cream cheese in the large bowl of a stand mixer, fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat until creamy.
- Reduce speed and slowly add the milk until incorporated.
- With speed still on low, add the pudding and stir until it starts to thicken.
- Increase speed and mix until thick and smooth.
- Pour on top of cooled crust and spread to cover evenly.
- Spread the Cool Whip over the pudding and drizzle with chocolate syrup.
- Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
Recipe courtesy of Kirsten Lents
Nutrition Facts
Calories
324.03Fat (grams)
20.59Sat. Fat (grams)
12Carbs (grams)
28.62Fiber (grams)
0.44Net carbs
28.18Sugar (grams)
18.21Protein (grams)
6.93Sodium (milligrams)
279.46Cholesterol (grams)
100.5
This sounds and looks so GOOD. Easy to make, too
ReplyDeleteVery easy and very delicious.
DeleteWhat a sweet thing to do and a wonderful way to remember her.
ReplyDeleteThanks Karen.
DeleteI love a good eclair. What a clever transformation!
ReplyDeleteThanks Inger.
DeleteBeautiful memory and a beautiful delicious eclair dessert in memory of a good friend.
ReplyDeleteEclairs are my favorite dessert and this is a wonderful way to remember your friend. Sending hugs.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jolene
DeleteEclair cakes are amazing! There is a lady at our church that makes one every time we have a potluck and it is always the first thing to be eaten. Thanks for sharing the easy recipe!
ReplyDeletePerfect recipe, easy peasy and delicious.
DeleteSo sweet of you to make your friend's recipe remembering her on her birthday. The looks the best in the world! I am bookmarking to try this sometime.
ReplyDeletePlease let me know how you enjoy it Radha.
DeleteAll those layers of yum! Looks so delicious.
ReplyDeleteIt is Christie.
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