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Eclair July — Classic

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Classic Eclair filled with cream and topped with chocolate.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 eclairs 1x

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

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a saucepan, combine water and butter. Bring to a boil.
  3. Stir in flour and salt until the mixture forms a ball.
  4. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  5. Beat in eggs one at a time until smooth.
  6. Pipe the dough onto a baking sheet in 4-inch lines.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Let cool completely.
  9. Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  10. Fill cooled eclairs with cream.
  11. Melt dark chocolate and drizzle over filled eclairs.

Notes

  • Ensure eclairs are cooled before filling.
  • Store in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
  • Author: Janet D. Evans
  • 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