Classic Chocolate Eclair: The Easy Indulgence You’ll Love
A delightful and indulgent dessert, the Classic Chocolate Eclair is sure to satisfy your sweet cravings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 eclairs 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a saucepan, combine water and butter and bring to a boil.
- Remove from heat and add flour, stirring until the dough forms a ball.
- Allow cooling slightly, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Pipe the dough onto a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Let cool and then fill with whipped cream.
- Melt chocolate chips with milk and drizzle over the eclairs.
Notes
- Can be filled with different creams or custards.
- Store in a cool place to maintain texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 eclair
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Classic Chocolate Eclair, dessert, pastry