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Delightful Chocolate Eclairs to Master at Home

Light, airy pastry shells filled with rich chocolate cream create a delightful contrast in texture and flavor, making these Chocolate Eclairs an ideal dessert…

Ingredients
  

  • 250 ml water
  • 100 g unsalted butter
  • 150 g all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs
  • Pinch of salt
  • 300 ml heavy cream
  • 150 g dark chocolate
  • 50 g powdered sugar

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. Combine water, butter, and salt in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
  3. Add flour all at once and stir vigorously until a dough forms.
  4. Cook the dough on low heat until it pulls away from the sides of the pan.
  5. Transfer the dough to a bowl; allow it to cool slightly before adding eggs.
  6. Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
  7. Pipe the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet in 10cm lengths.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
  9. Prepare the filling while the eclairs cool.
  10. Melt dark chocolate with a bit of cream over low heat for the glaze.
  11. Fill the éclairs with whipped cream using a piping bag.
  12. Dip the tops of the filled eclairs into the chocolate glaze.