15-Min Chocolate Éclairs with Espresso
Crispy choux pastry puffs filled with whipped cream and topped with glossy chocolate glaze—ready in under 15 minutes using store-bought pâte à choux. Serve warm with a cappuccino for the full French café experience.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Warm frozen pâte à choux in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes until just heated through.
Step 2
Whip cold heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes.
Step 3
Slice warmed choux buns in half horizontally and fill each with a spoonful of whipped cream.
Step 4
Melt chocolate and butter together in a small bowl over a double boiler or microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
Step 5
Dip the top of each filled éclair into warm chocolate glaze, letting excess drip off.
Step 6
Set on a plate and let chocolate cool 2 minutes before serving warm with espresso.
Tools you’ll need
- oven
- whisk or electric mixer
- small bowl
- double boiler or microwave-safe bowl
- serrated knife
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