American Eclairs

The eclair may be a French bakery favorite, but for our easy all-American no-bake, you just have to assemble the recipe to feel like a star pastry chef!

Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup thawed frozen whipped topping
• 2 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam (see Note)
• 1 (3-ounce) package ladyfingers
• 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 teaspoons vegetable shortening

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, combine the whipped topping and jam; mix well.
    
2.  Split each ladyfinger and spread the mixture equally between the halves. Replace the tops of the ladyfingers and place on a baking sheet.
    
3. In a small saucepan, melt the chocolate chips and shortening over medium-low heat. Drizzle over the ladyfingers.
    
4. Chill for 1 hour, or until the chocolate is firm. Serve, or cover and chill until ready to serve.

Note

In a jam 'cause you have no raspberry jam? Strawberry works fine, too. I’ve even made these a few times with orange marmalade. What a great combo that is with the tangy orange and the chocolate. Mmm!