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Eclairs Recipe
This is a delicious french dessert which is so easy to make and taste so amazing. This unique dessert is not only easy to make but is fantastic when served on a party.
About Chocolate Eclairs Recipe
Éclairs are a type of pastry that originated in France. They are long, oblong pastries made with choux pastry dough, which is light and airy. The dough is piped into a log shape and baked until it puffs up and becomes hollow on the inside. After baking, éclairs are filled with various creamy fillings and topped with icing or ganache. Traditionally, éclairs are filled with vanilla or chocolate pastry cream, but there are countless variations available today. The fillings can include flavors like coffee, caramel, fruit, or even savory options like cheese or salmon. The toppings can range from a simple chocolate glaze to more elaborate decorations and garnishes. Éclairs are commonly served as a dessert or as a sweet treat with tea or coffee. They are enjoyed in many countries around the world and have become a popular pastry in bakeries and patisseries. The name “éclair” comes from the French word for lightning, possibly because they are said to disappear as quickly as a flash of lightning due to their delicious taste. Éclairs are known for their delicate texture, creamy fillings, and delectable flavors, making them a favorite among pastry lovers worldwide. Similar Recipes,Cheerio BarsWheat Bran BarsAlmond Chocolate BarsOatmeal Chocolate BarsPeanut Butter BarsLemon Bars Pin
Ingredients for Chocolate Eclairs
Choux Pastry
Choux pastry is made with water, milk, butter and all purpose flour. Milk adds richness and flavor to the pastry. Eggs helps to Bind the ingredients together and help the pastry rise in the oven.
Pastry Cream
Traditional pastry cream has Egg Yolks which Add richness and contribute to the custard-like consistency of the filling. But in this recipe, I have used a combination of cornstarch and all purpose flour which helps thicken the filling to a creamy consistency and vanilla adds flavor and aroma to the filling.
Chocolate Ganache Topping
Semisweet or Bittersweet Chocolate which Provides a rich and chocolatey topping. Pin
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Eclairs Recipe Step by Step Pictures
1)First make pastry cream. Take sugar, flour and cornflour in a sauce pan
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Pin 2)Mix well Pin 3)Add milk Pin 4)Mix well and cook on medium heat Pin 5)Cook till it thickens Pin 6)Now it is thick Pin 7)Cool it down Pin 8)Add vanilla Pin 9)Add whipped cream Pin 10)Fold gently Pin 11)Fill into piping bag Pin 12)Take a sauce pan with some water Pin 13)Add in butter Pin 14)Add sugar Pin 15)Add salt Pin 16)Heat it Pin 17)Bring it to a boil Pin 18)Add in flour Pin 19)Mix well Pin 20)Let it cool Pin 21)Add in one egg at a time Pin 22)Mix well Pin 23)Add one more egg Pin 24)Mix well Pin 25)Mix well Pin 26)Fill in piping bag Pin 27) Pipe on a baking pan, don’t line with parchment paper. I made a mistake here Pin 28)Dip your fingers in water and flatten the edge so it doesn’t burn Pin 29)Bake in a 210 degree C oven for 10 mins Pin 30)When it is 10 mins baked Pin 31)Reduce the temp to 160 degree c and bake for 30 mins Pin 32)Remove and cool Pin 33)Now it is done Pin 34)If you line the pan with parchment paper then your eclairs may deflate like this. So don’t line with parchment paper Pin 35)Make a hole Pin 36)Fill with pastry cream Pin 37)Done Pin 38)Melt some chocolate Pin 39)Coat the eclairs with this Pin 4)Serve Pin Pin
