Cream puffs or chocolate eclairs
Cream puffs and chocolate eclairs are both classic French pastries that are loved worldwide for their light and airy texture, as well as their delicious cream filling.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.
Cream puffs or chocolate eclairs
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
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In a medium saucepan, combine water and butter. Bring to a boil.
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Add flour and stir vigorously until the mixture forms a ball.
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Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
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Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes or until puffed and golden.
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Remove from oven and let cool completely.
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In a mixing bowl, whip the cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
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Slice the cream puffs or eclairs in half horizontally.
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Fill each puff or eclair with the whipped cream.
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Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave or double boiler.
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Drizzle the melted chocolate over the filled puffs or eclairs.
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Let the chocolate set before serving.
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Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 220kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 18g6%
- Sugars 10g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
