Description

Indulge in the light, airy bliss of homemade Chocolate Eclairs Choux. These delightful pastries feature a crispy choux pastry shell filled with rich, creamy custard and topped with a glossy chocolate glaze. Perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself, they are surprisingly straightforward to make and customizable to suit your flavor preferences. Whether it’s a festive celebration or a cozy night in, these eclairs will elevate any occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup unsalted butter (8 oz)
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
In a saucepan, combine 1 cup water and 1 cup butter over medium heat until bubbling. Stir in 1 cup flour until a ball forms.
Remove from heat; let cool slightly before adding 4 eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Pipe the dough into 3-inch lengths on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
For the filling, heat 1 cup milk and half of the sugar in a saucepan. Whisk together egg yolks with the remaining sugar and cornstarch until pale. Slowly incorporate hot milk into the egg mixture and cook until thickened. Stir in vanilla extract and chill.
Whip 1 cup heavy cream until fluffy; fold into cooled pastry cream.
Fill eclairs with pastry cream using a piping bag and dip them in melted chocolate mixed with butter.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: French

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 éclair (60g)
Calories: 220
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 70mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: <1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: Experiment with filling flavors by adding coffee or citrus zest to your pastry cream for unique variations. Store filled eclairs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days; reheat briefly in the oven to restore crispness.