Description

Chocolate eclairs choux are a heavenly dessert that combines a light, airy pastry with rich chocolate cream filling. Perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself, these elegant eclairs are surprisingly easy to make. With their crisp exterior and luscious filling, every bite offers an indulgent experience that will leave you craving more. Whether served at a party or enjoyed as a personal treat, these eclairs are sure to be a hit!

Ingredients

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1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter
4 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
6 oz dark chocolate (at least 60% cocoa)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). In a saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt; bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in flour until smooth.
Allow the mixture to cool slightly before adding eggs one at a time, mixing until glossy.
Pipe generous mounds onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them three inches apart.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown; avoid opening the oven during baking.
For the filling, heat milk until simmering. Whisk sugar and cocoa powder together; slowly add hot milk while stirring.
Return to low heat until thickened; then stir in chopped chocolate and vanilla extract. Cool completely before filling the eclairs.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: French

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 eclair (50g)
Calories: 180
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 30mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: Use room temperature eggs for better emulsification. Feel free to experiment with flavors by substituting chocolate with vanilla or coffee in your filling. Store filled eclairs in the fridge for up to two days; freeze shells and fill just before serving for optimal texture.