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Delicious and beautifully crafted perfect French eclairs.

French Eclairs

Light and airy pastries filled with rich pastry cream and topped with silky chocolate glaze, perfect for special occasions or as delightful treats.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: French
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Choux Pastry
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
Filling and Topping
  • 1 cup chocolate or vanilla pastry cream
  • 1 serving Chocolate glaze for topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil.
  3. Add flour all at once and stir vigorously until the mixture forms a ball.
  4. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
  5. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
  6. Transfer the choux pastry to a piping bag and pipe 4-inch long strips onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown and puffed.
  2. Allow to cool completely before filling with pastry cream.
Serving
  1. Top with chocolate glaze and serve.

Notes

Store leftover eclairs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. Freeze unfilled baked eclair shells for up to a month. Measure ingredients accurately, avoid opening the oven door during baking, and let chocolate cool slightly for a shiny glaze.