Double Chocolate Eclairs Recipe

Name: Double Chocolate Eclairs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine; 1 cup boiling water; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 eggs; CHOCOLATE CUSTARD FILLING; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 cups milk; 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate; 1/2 cup whipping cream; 2 egg yolks; 2 teaspoons vanilla; CHOCOLATE GLAZE; 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 cup sifted powdered sugar; 2 -3 tablespoons milk

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 cup boiling water
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
CHOCOLATE CUSTARD FILLING
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups milk
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 egg yolks
2 teaspoons vanilla
CHOCOLATE GLAZE
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup sifted powdered sugar
2 -3 tablespoons milk

1
In a saucepan melt the butter or margarine in boiling water.
2
Add flour and salt all at once, stir vigorously, cook and stir till mixture forms a ball that doesn't separate.
3
Remove from heat, cool slightly.
4
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5
Pipe dough through a pastry tube fitted with number 10 or larger tip onto a greased baking sheet, making 4x3/4 inch strips.
6
Bake in 400u00b0F oven about 30 minutes or till golden brown and puffy.
7
Remove from oven, cut off tops of eclairs, remove the soft centers, cool completely on rack.
8
Just before serving fill each with chocolate custard filling and drizzle tops with the chocolate glaze.
9
CHOCOLATE CUSTARD FILLING:
10
Combine sugar, flour, cornstarch, salt.
11
Gradually stir in milk and cut up chocolate.
12
Cook and stir till bubbly for 2-3 minutes longer, stir about 1 cup hot mixture to 2 beaten egg yolks, return to hot mixture.
13
Cook and stir till mixture boils.
14
Add vanilla and let cool.
15
CHOCOLATE GLAZE:
16
Melt chocolate and butter over low heat.
17
Stir in the sifted powdered sugar and the milk.
18
Blending till smooth and of drizzling consistency.

1817

kcal

Calories

126

Fat

143

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, 1 cup boiling water, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Double 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.

Double Chocolate Eclairs

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