Easy Chocolate Eclair

Eclair is a French pastry that originated during the 19th century. It is typically filled with cream and topped with chocolate glaze.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Easy Chocolate Eclair

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 2100

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 sheet Puff pastry
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 cup Sugar
• 3 tablespoon Cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 3 large Eggs
• 1 cup Whipped cream
• 1 cup Chocolate glaze

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the puff pastry sheet and cut it into rectangular strips.
2. Place the pastry strips on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
3. In a saucepan, combine milk, sugar, cocoa powder, and cornstarch. Whisk until smooth.
4. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and comes to a boil.
5. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the beaten eggs, whisking continuously.
6. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens.
7. Remove from heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
8. Slice the baked puff pastry strips in half horizontally.
9. Fill the bottom halves of the pastry with the chocolate cream mixture.
10. Top with whipped cream and place the remaining half of the pastry on top.
11. Prepare the chocolate glaze by melting chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl.
12. Dip the top of each filled eclair into the chocolate glaze.
13. Let the glaze set for a few minutes before serving.
14. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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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.