Chocolate Eclairs Recipe

Name: Chocolate Eclairs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 4 large eggs; 2-1/2 cups cold milk; 1 package (5.1 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 ounces semisweet chocolate; 2 tablespoons butter; 1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 to 3 tablespoons hot water

Servings: persons

1 cup water
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
2-1/2 cups cold milk
1 package (5.1 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ounces semisweet chocolate
2 tablespoons butter
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons hot water

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0. In a large saucepan, bring water, butter and salt to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny.
2
Using a tablespoon or a pastry tube with a No. 10 or large tip, form dough into 4x1-1/2-in. strips on a greased
3
. Bake 35-40 minutes or until puffed and golden. Remove to a wire rack. Immediately split eclairs open; remove tops and set aside. Discard soft dough from inside. Cool eclairs.
4
In a large bowl, beat milk and pudding mix according to package directions. In another bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form. Beat in sugar and vanilla; fold into pudding. Fill eclairs (chill any remaining filling for another use).
5
For frosting, in a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Stir in sugar and enough hot water to achieve a smooth consistency. Cool slightly. Frost eclairs. Store in refrigerator.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup water, 1/2 cup butter, cubed, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Eclairs falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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