Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 3/4 cup(s) water
  • 6 tablespoon(s) butter or margarine
  • 3/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cup(s) semi-sweet chocolate morsels, divided (9 oz.)
  • 3 tablespoon(s) milk
  • 2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract, divided
  • 1 package(s) Neufchâtel (light cream cheese), softened (8 oz.)
  • 1/2 cup(s) powdered sugar
  • 15 large strawberries, hulled and tops trimmed level
  • 1/3 cup(s) seedless raspberry jam
  • 1 3/4 cup(s) frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • - powdered sugar

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 450° F. Grease 9-inch pie plate.
  • For the eclair shell, heat water and butter to a boil in a 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.
  • 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.
  • FOR FILLING: Place 1¼ cups morsels and milk in a 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.
  • Beat cream cheese, sugar, and remaining vanilla extract in a small mixer bowl until smooth. Spread evenly over the chocolate layer. Arrange strawberries on cheese layer with pointed sides up.
  • Microwave jam in a 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.
  • Pipe or dollop whipped topping between strawberries and éclair shell edge.
  • Place remaining morsels in a 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 a small hole in corner of the bag.
  • Squeeze to drizzle over strawberries. Dust with powdered sugar. Serve immediately.