Description
Classic French chocolate eclairs with a light cream filling and glossy chocolate glaze. Perfect for dessert or a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil. Add flour and stir until a dough forms. Remove from heat.
- Beat in eggs one at a time until smooth. Pipe dough into 4-inch logs on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely.
- Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Pipe into cooled eclairs.
- Melt chocolate chips with 1/2 cup heavy cream for the glaze. Dip tops of eclairs in glaze and let set.
Notes
- Ensure eclairs are fully cooled before filling to prevent sogginess.
- Use a piping bag for even filling and shaping.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 eclair
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: chocolate eclairs, cream filling, French dessert, homemade pastry