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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Equipment
- Mixing bowl Large
- Pastry Bag Or
- Piping Bag With A Corner Snipped Off
- Double Boiler Optional, Or
Ingredients
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
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
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