Description
Indulge in the elegance of Chocolate Eclairs Choux, a classic French pastry that elevates any occasion. These delightful treats feature light choux pastry filled with velvety pastry cream and topped with glossy chocolate ganache. Perfect for dinner parties or as a special dessert at home, they offer an irresistible combination of textures and flavors that will impress your guests. Easy to make from scratch, these eclairs allow for creativity in fillings and toppings, ensuring you can customize them to suit your taste. Whether enjoyed with coffee or displayed on a dessert platter, Chocolate Eclairs Choux are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 120 ml whole milk
- 120 ml water
- 115g unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 130g bread flour
- 3–4 large eggs
- 480 ml whole milk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 130g granulated sugar
- 6 egg yolks
- 45g cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 120 ml heavy cream
- 170g dark or bittersweet chocolate
- 180 ml heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 204°C (400°F) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a pot, combine milk, water, butter, sugar, and salt; heat until melted. Stir in flour until a dough forms.
- Allow the dough to cool slightly; mix in eggs gradually until smooth and pipeable.
- Pipe 4-inch cylinders onto prepared sheets; bake for 15 minutes at 204°C, then reduce temperature to 177°C (350°F) for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare pastry cream by whisking egg yolks and sugar; gradually add heated milk mixture while whisking continuously. Cook until thickened.
- Whip heavy cream and fold into cooled pastry cream; refrigerate until ready.
- Make ganache by pouring hot cream over chopped chocolate; whisk until smooth.
- Fill cooled eclairs with pastry cream and dip tops in ganache.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are fresh for the best results. Allow eclairs to cool completely before filling to prevent sogginess. Experiment with different flavored creams or toppings as desired.