Description
Vanilla eclairs are a classic French pastry that effortlessly combines light, airy choux pastry with rich vanilla custard and a luscious chocolate glaze. Perfect for any celebration or as a delightful treat for yourself, these elegant desserts are sure to impress. With straightforward steps and simple ingredients, you can create this indulgent delight in your own kitchen, bringing joy to every occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 4 oz bittersweet chocolate (for glazing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt; bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in flour until a dough forms.
- Return to heat, stirring for 2 minutes. Let cool slightly before adding eggs one at a time until smooth.
- Pipe the dough into strips on parchment-lined sheets and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- For the filling, whisk together milk, sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks over medium heat until thickened; stir in vanilla extract and chill.
- Once cooled, fill eclairs with pastry cream and dip tops in melted chocolate.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 eclair (50g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg