Heart’S Delight Eclair

• 1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 3 cups cold 2% milk
• 1 package (5.1 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon shortening

1. Preheat oven to 400u0b0. Cut an 11-in. heart-shaped pattern out of parchment or waxed paper.
2. On a lightly floured surface, roll each pastry sheet into a 12-in. square. Using pattern and a sharp knife, cut a heart from each sheet; place on greased
3. . Bake until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
4. In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand until soft-set, about 5 minutes. In another bowl, beat cream and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla until stiff peaks form; lightly fold into pudding.
5. Split each pastry heart into two layers; reserve one of the top layers. Place one of the remaining layers on a serving plate; spread with a third of the pudding mixture. Repeat twice; top with reserved layer.
6. Mix confectioners' sugar, water, almond extract and remaining vanilla until smooth; spread over top pastry.
7. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Pipe or drizzle over top as desired. Refrigerate until set.

pastry, milk, vanilla pudding, heavy whipping cream, vanilla, sugar, water, almond extract, chocolate chips, shortening

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/heart-s-delight-eclair/ (may not work)