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Chocolate Eclairs Recipe

Delicious homemade chocolate eclairs with a creamy filling and rich chocolate glaze.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Choux Pastry

  • 1 cup Water
  • ½ cup Butter
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 4 Eggs large

Cream Filling

  • 2 cups Heavy cream
  • ¼ cup Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Chocolate Glaze

  • 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup Heavy cream

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil. Remove from heat, add flour, and stir until mixture forms a ball. Let cool for 5 minutes.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Transfer dough to a piping bag and pipe 4-inch strips onto a baking sheet.
  3. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool completely.
  4. For the filling, whip heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Fill eclairs with cream using a piping bag.
  5. For the glaze, heat chocolate and cream in a saucepan over low heat until smooth. Dip tops of eclairs in glaze and let set.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Chocolate, Eclairs
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