Eclairs
Eclairs are exquisite French pastries filled with cream and topped with chocolate, perfect for any occasion.
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Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 180kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ounces chocolate for glaze
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a saucepan, combine water and butter, bringing it to a boil.
- Stir in flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Beat in eggs one at a time until the mixture is smooth.
- Transfer the dough to a piping bag and pipe 4-inch lines onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Let the eclairs cool completely on a wire rack.
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Fill eclairs with cream using a piping bag.
- Melt chocolate with vegetable oil and dip the tops of the filled eclairs.
- Allow the chocolate to set before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g