Chocolate Eclair Dessert

Reduced fat and sugar recipe





1 cup water

1/2 cup margarine

1 cup all-purpose flour

4 eggs

1 package (1.5 ounces) instant sugar-free vanilla pudding mix

2-3/4 cups skim milk

1 package (8 ounce) light cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup light chocolate syrup



In a saucepan, bring water and margarine to a boil, stirring constantly until margarine is melted. Reduce heat to low; add the flour. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until mixture leaves sides of pan and forms a smooth ball. Remove from the heat. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition until the batter becomes smooth. Spread into a greased and floured 13x9 baking pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes or until puffed and golden. Immediately remove from pan and cut in half horizontially, making 2 separate pieces. Cool completely. For filling, beat the pudding, milk and cream cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth. Just before serving, place one piece of the eclair layer on a serving platter; cover with filling. Place on top layer and drizzle with chocolate syrup.