Chocolate Eclair Squares

The éclair is said to have originated in France during the 19th century and is a popular pastry in many countries around the world.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 115 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Chocolate Eclair Squares

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: French Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 55 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 sheet Puff pastry sheets
• 2 cup Milk
• 1 cup Sugar
• 3 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoon Cocoa powder
• 4 large Egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Whipped cream
• 4 ounce Semi-sweet chocolate
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 1 cup Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Roll out the puff pastry sheets and place them on a baking sheet.
3. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
4. In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until hot but not boiling.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and egg yolks.
6. Gradually pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
7. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
8. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
9. Let the pastry and custard cool completely.
10. Once cooled, spread the custard evenly over one of the pastry sheets.
11. Top with the second pastry sheet.
12. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate and butter together in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
13. Pour the melted chocolate over the top of the pastry and spread evenly.
14. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the chocolate to set.
15. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 20g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.