Chocolate-Frosted Eclairs Recipe

Name: Chocolate-Frosted Eclairs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons butter; Dash salt; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 egg; 2 snack-size cups (3-1/2 ounces each) vanilla pudding; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 ounce semisweet chocolate; 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 to 2 teaspoons water

Servings: persons

1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons butter
Dash salt
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg
2 snack-size cups (3-1/2 ounces each) vanilla pudding
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 ounce semisweet chocolate
1-1/2 teaspoons butter
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 teaspoons water

1
In a small saucepan, bring water, butter and salt to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add egg; beat well until dough is smooth and shiny.
2
Using a tablespoon or a pastry tube with a #10 or larger tip, form dough into two 5-in. x 2-in. strips on a
3
coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400u00b0 for 30-35 minutes or until puffed and golden. Remove to a wire rack. Immediately cut a slit in eclairs to allow steam to escape.
4
Place pudding in a small bowl; set aside. In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. Fold into pudding. Split eclairs; remove soft dough from inside. Fill with pudding mixture.
5
For frosting, place chocolate and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave at 50% power for 30 seconds; stir. Microwave 15-20 seconds longer or until melted. Stir in confectioners' sugar and enough water to achieve a smooth consistency. Frost eclairs. Serve immediately.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup water, 2 tablespoons butter, Dash salt, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Chocolate-Frosted 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.

Chocolate-Frosted Eclairs

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