Homemade Eclairs Recipe

Eclairs are a classic French pastry that are perfect for any occasion, from a fancy dessert at a dinner party to a sweet treat with your afternoon coffee. They may seem intimidating to make, but with this easy recipe, you can create delicious eclairs at home.

Homemade Eclairs Recipe

These homemade eclairs may seem daunting, but they're actually quite easy to make with a little bit of patience and practice. Plus, with the nutritional facts provided, you can indulge in this decadent dessert without feeling guilty. So grab your equipment and get ready to impress your taste buds with these delicious eclairs!

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Course Afternoon tea, Dessert, Pastry, Snack

Cuisine French

Servings 4 people

Calories 340 kcal

Equipment

• Mixing bowl Large
• Mixing Spoon
• Saucepan
• Whisk
• Measuring Cups & Spoons
• Pastry Bag Or
• Piping Bag With A Corner Snipped Off
• Baking Sheet
• Parchment Paper
• Cooking Thermometer
• Double Boiler Optional, Or
• Microwave

Ingredients

  

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For The Choux Pastry:

• 1/2 cup Water
• 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 2 Eggs Large

For The Filling:

• 1 cup Heavy Cream
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar

For The Chocolate Glaze:

• 1/2 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips
• 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter
• 1 tbsp Light Corn Syrup

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Instructions

 

For The Choux Pastry:

• Preheat your oven to 425°F.
• In a medium-sized saucepan, heat the water, butter, and salt over medium heat until the butter has melted.
• Add in the flour and stir until a dough forms.
• Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
• Beat in the eggs one at a time until the mixture is smooth and shiny.
• Transfer the dough to a piping bag and pipe 4-inch strips onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Bake for 15 minutes at 425°F, then reduce the temperature to 375°F and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the eclairs are golden brown and crisp.

For The Filling:

• Whip the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
• Transfer the mixture to a piping bag and fill the cooled eclairs.

For The Chocolate Glaze:

• Melt the chocolate chips, butter, and corn syrup together in a double boiler, in the microwave, or in a saucepan over water.
• Dip the tops of the eclairs in the glaze and let them cool before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1EclairCalories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 4gFat: 26gSodium: 105mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13g

Keyword Eclairs, french eclairs, homemade eclairs

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