February 20, 2013
Anonymous
The Chronicle
The Zope Gazette
Wed Feb 20, 2013, 11:13 AM CST
Pella —
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3/4 c |
water |
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6 Tbsp |
butter or margarine
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3/4 c |
all-purpose flour |
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1/8 tsp |
salt |
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3 lg |
eggs |
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1 1/2 c |
(9 oz.) semi-sweet # chocolate morsels, divided |
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3 Tbsp |
milk |
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2 tsp |
vanilla extract, divided |
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1 pkg |
(8 oz.) neufchâtel (light cream cheese), softened |
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1/2 c |
powdered sugar |
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15 lg |
strawberries, hulled and tops trimmed level |
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1/3 c |
seedless raspberry jam |
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1 3/4 c |
frozen whipped topping, thawed |
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powdered sugar |
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PREHEAT oven to 450° F. Grease 9-inch pie plate. FOR ÉCLAIR SHELL:
Heat water and butter to a boil in small saucepan. Stir in flour and salt.
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Reduce heat to low; stir vigorously for 1 minute or until mixture forms a ball. Remove from heat. Cool for 2 to 3 minutes.
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Add eggs, one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, until smooth. Spread evenly over bottom of prepared pie plate.
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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.
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FOR FILLING:
Place 1¼ 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.
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Beat cream cheese, sugar and remaining vanilla extract in small mixer bowl until smooth. Spread evenly over chocolate layer. Arrange strawberries on cheese layer with pointed sides up.
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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.
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Pipe or dollop whipped topping between strawberries and éclair shell edge. Place remaining 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.