Easy Eclairs Recipe

Name: Easy Eclairs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Eclairs:; 1 cup water; 1 stick margarine; 1 cup flour; 1/2 tsp. salt; 4 eggs; Filling:; 2 packages vanilla instant pudding; 3 cups whole milk; 2 cups whipped cream (I use cool whip); 2 tsp. vanilla; Frosting:; 2 squares melted semi sweet chocolate; 2 tablespoons melted butter; 3 table spoons warm milk; 1 1/2 cup confectioners sugar

Servings: persons

Eclairs:
1 cup water
1 stick margarine
1 cup flour
1/2 tsp. salt
4 eggs
Filling:
2 packages vanilla instant pudding
3 cups whole milk
2 cups whipped cream (I use cool whip)
2 tsp. vanilla
Frosting:
2 squares melted semi sweet chocolate
2 tablespoons melted butter
3 table spoons warm milk
1 1/2 cup confectioners sugar

1
Eclair ring:
2
Bring water and margarine to boil. turn down to low heat and add flour and salt. Stir fast until dough leaves side of pan. Quickly move dough to a large bowls. Add eggs and beat with electric beater until smooth. Determine how many eclairs you need and plop that many globs on cookie sheet. Bake @ 400 degrees until golden and firm. (40ish minutes depending on size of globs). Turn off oven but leave in the oven for 15 minutes longer (do not open oven at this time!). When cool, Cut in half and add filling! When cool I put in zip locks up to 2 days in advance.
3
Filling:
4
Make pudding according to directions but using 3 cups of milk instead of what the boxes call for (2 boxes plus 3 cups of milk). Mix remainder of ingredients in bowl with electric mixer. I've make this, too, 2 days in advance and kept in fridge.
5
Frosting:
6
Melt all together in double boiler. I make in advance and reheat to drizzle hot over eclairs just before serving.
7
YUMMMMM!

1729

kcal

Calories

Fat

159

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Eclairs:, 1 cup water, 1 stick margarine, 1 cup flour, and more.

Yes, Easy 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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Easy Eclairs

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