Description
Chocolate éclairs are a decadent delight that combines crispy pastry with a rich, creamy filling and a luscious chocolate glaze. Perfect for celebrations or just treating yourself, these elegant pastries are surprisingly easy to make at home. With this foolproof recipe, you can impress friends and family with your baking skills, creating an unforgettable dessert experience.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a saucepan, combine water and butter; heat until melted.
- Stir in flour and sugar until it forms a dough ball. Remove from heat to cool slightly.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is shiny.
- Pipe long strips onto lined baking sheets. Bake for about 25 minutes until golden brown—do not open the oven door while baking!
- For the filling, whip heavy cream with cocoa powder and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Melt chocolate with cream for the glaze; drizzle over cooled éclairs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 éclair (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 90mg