Description
Experience the delight of homemade chocolate eclairs choux, where a light, airy pastry meets a luscious chocolate filling and a glossy ganache. These elegant treats are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re celebrating a special event or simply treating yourself to something sweet. With just a few straightforward steps, you can impress your friends and family with these classic French desserts that taste as good as they look!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 6 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
Instructions
- Create the Choux Pastry: In a medium saucepan, combine water and butter over medium heat until melted. Bring to a gentle boil while stirring.
- Add Flour: Remove from heat and stir in the flour until fully combined. Return to low heat, stirring until the dough pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- Incorporate Eggs: Let dough cool slightly before adding one egg at a time, stirring vigorously until smooth after each addition.
- Pipe Eclairs: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pipe long strips of dough onto parchment-lined sheets about 1 inch apart.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and puffed. Do not open the oven during baking.
- Prepare Filling: Whip heavy cream to soft peaks, then fold in cocoa powder and powdered sugar.
- Make Ganache: Heat remaining heavy cream until simmering; pour over chopped chocolate and stir until smooth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 éclair (30g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For variations, try different fillings like vanilla pastry cream or whipped cream. Ensure eggs are at room temperature for better emulsification in the dough. Store filled eclairs in the refrigerator for up to two days but best enjoyed fresh.