Eclair
Classic French pastries with light, airy choux pastry, a rich vanilla cream filling, and a glossy chocolate glaze. This simplified version is perfect for home bakers.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 7g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup water and 1/2 cup butter to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup flour until a ball forms.
Step 3
Return pan to low heat, stirring for 1-2 minutes until dough pulls away from sides. Transfer to a bowl and let cool 5 minutes.
Step 4
Beat in 4 eggs one at a time until dough is smooth and glossy. Spoon or pipe 4-inch logs onto the baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
Step 5
Bake for 20-25 minutes until puffed and golden brown. Turn off oven, leave pastries inside for 10 minutes, then cool completely on a rack.
Step 6
Whisk pudding mix with 2 cups milk for 2 minutes until thick. Refrigerate until ready to fill.
Step 7
Split each pastry horizontally, fill with pudding, and top with chocolate chips melted with 1/4 cup heavy cream (microwave 30-second bursts).
Step 8
Serve immediately or chill for up to 2 hours.
Tools you’ll need
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- medium saucepan
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- piping bag (optional)
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