Delicious Chocolate Eclair Recipe Guide
This recipe guide will walk you through the steps to make delicious chocolate éclairs, perfect for any dessert lover.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter cut into cubes
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour sifted
- 4 large eggs at room temperature
- 1.5 cup heavy cream for the filling
- 2 tablespoon powdered sugar for the filling
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for the filling
- 4 ounce semi-sweet chocolate chopped
- 0.5 cup heavy cream for the chocolate glaze
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, bring the water, butter, sugar, and salt to a boil.
- Add the flour all at once and stir vigorously until the mixture forms a ball.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before adding eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
- Transfer the dough to a piping bag and pipe onto the baking sheet into long éclairs.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Let them cool completely.
- Beat heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Fill the éclairs with this cream.
- Heat chocolate and cream in a saucepan over low heat until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
- Dip the top of each éclair in the chocolate glaze and allow to set before serving.
Notes
For best results, ensure all the ingredients are at room temperature before starting.