Ingredients
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- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ounces dark chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a saucepan, combine water and butter. Bring to a boil.
- Stir in flour and salt until the mixture forms a ball.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Beat in eggs one at a time until smooth.
- Pipe the dough onto a baking sheet in 4-inch lines.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool completely.
- Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Fill cooled eclairs with cream.
- Melt dark chocolate and drizzle over filled eclairs.
Notes
- Ensure eclairs are cooled before filling.
- Store in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 eclair
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Eclair, Classic Eclair, Dessert, French Pastry