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Homemade Eclairs

Delicious homemade eclairs with a crispy shell filled with lightly sweetened whipped cream and topped with chocolate ganache.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine French
Servings 12 servings
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Choux Pastry

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Room temperature helps with texture and even melting.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour This gives a light but strong shell.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt This balances the flavors.
  • 4 large eggs Bring them to room temperature for easier incorporation.

For the Filling

  • 1 cup heavy cream Chilled, for best whipping and lift.
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar Gives a gentle sweetness to the filling.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract This adds a classic richness.

For Topping

  • to taste chocolate ganache A simple poured ganache or melted chocolate works well.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Allow the oven to come fully to temperature.
  • In a saucepan, combine water and butter and bring to a boil. Let the butter melt completely.
  • Add flour and salt, stir until the mixture forms a ball. Stir firmly until the dough is smooth and glossy.
  • Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until smooth and elastic.
  • Pipe the dough into lines on a baking sheet.

Baking

  • Bake for about 25-30 minutes until golden and crisp.

Filling

  • Whip cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Add vanilla at the end.
  • Cut and fill cooled eclairs with whipped cream.

Topping

  • Top filled eclairs with chocolate ganache and let set.

Notes

These eclairs are best enjoyed within a few hours of filling. Store filled pastries in a refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 100mgSugar: 5g
Keyword Chocolate Topping, Dessert Recipe, Eclairs, Homemade Eclairs, Pastry
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