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Chocolate Eclairs Recipe

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Chocolate eclairs are a timeless dessert combining light, airy pastry with a rich custard filling, topped with a glossy layer of chocolate ganache. A perfect treat for special occasions, these eclairs are surprisingly easy to make and are sure to impress everyone!

Ingredients

For the choux pastry:

1 cup water

1/2 cup unsalted butter

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 tsp salt

4 large eggs

For the pastry cream filling:

2 cups whole milk

1/2 cup granulated sugar

4 large egg yolks

1/4 cup cornstarch

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 tbsp unsalted butter

For the chocolate ganache:

4 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped

1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. For the choux pastry: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a saucepan, bring the water and butter to a boil. Add flour and salt all at once and stir to form a dough. Let cool for 5 minutes, then beat in eggs one at a time. Pipe 3-inch lines of dough onto the sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, then let cool.
  2. For the pastry cream: Heat milk over medium heat. Whisk together sugar, egg yolks, and cornstarch. Slowly add hot milk, whisking constantly. Return to the saucepan and cook until thickened. Remove from heat, add vanilla and butter, and let chill.
  3. For the chocolate ganache: Heat cream in a saucepan, then pour over chopped chocolate. Let sit for 1-2 minutes, then stir until smooth. Cool slightly.
  4. To assemble: Cut a slit along the side of each cooled eclair. Pipe the chilled pastry cream into the eclairs. Dip the top into the ganache and let the excess drip off. Let set before serving.

Notes

For variations, you can experiment with different fillings like whipped cream or chocolate mousse.

If the eclairs deflate after baking, avoid opening the oven door during the first 15 minutes to prevent collapse.

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