Decadent Chocolate Éclairs

These classic French pastries are a luxurious indulgence, filled with silky chocolate pastry cream and topped with a glossy chocolate glaze. Perfectly light yet rich, they make an impressive dessert for any gathering.

Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves: 12

Ingredients

For the choux pastry:

1 cup water

1/2 cup unsalted butter

1/4 tsp salt

1 cup all-purpose flour

4 large eggs

For the chocolate pastry cream:

2 cups whole milk

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup cornstarch

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

4 large egg yolks

2 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped

2 tbsp unsalted butter

1 tsp vanilla extract

For the chocolate glaze:

1/2 cup heavy cream

4 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped

2 tbsp light corn syrup

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a saucepan, bring the water, butter, and salt to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in the flour until a dough forms.

3. Return to heat, stirring until the dough pulls away from the sides, about 2 minutes. Let cool slightly.

4. Beat in eggs one at a time until the dough is smooth and shiny.

5. Transfer dough to a piping bag and pipe 4-inch strips onto the prepared baking sheet.

6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and puffed. Cool completely.

7. For the pastry cream, whisk together milk, sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and egg yolks in a saucepan.

8. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat.

9. Stir in chocolate, butter, and vanilla until smooth. Chill in the fridge until set.

10. For the glaze, heat cream and corn syrup until just boiling. Pour over chocolate and stir until smooth.

11. To assemble, cut the éclairs in half and fill with the chilled pastry cream. Dip the tops in the chocolate glaze.

12. Chill until the glaze is set, about 30 minutes. Serve and enjoy.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating

Reheat by allowing them to come to room temperature; do not microwave to retain texture.

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This recipe is for informational purposes only. Always follow proper food safety practices, cook foods to safe internal temperatures, and store leftovers appropriately. Results may vary.