Eclairs

12 INGREDIENTS • 12 STEPS • 1HR

Eclairs

You may think Eclairs are hard to make, but this delicious recipe will surely change your mind!
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You may think Eclairs are hard to make, but this delicious recipe will surely change your mind!
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In the Kitchen with Jonny
Hello, I'm Jonny. I was born in New York City but I grew up in the Dominican Republic. Cooking and baking are my passion, and I share my favorite recipes for desserts and savory dishes.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGKAhUMPWsdLT1vb3hl1Dtg

1HR

Total Time

Ingredients

Servings
12
us / metric
All-Purpose Flour
1 cup
All-Purpose Flour
Butter
1/2 cup
Butter
Water
1 cup
Water
Salt
2 pinches
Salt
Large Egg
4
Large Eggs
Whole Milk
2 cups
Whole Milk
Egg
4
Eggs, separated
yolks only
Vanilla Extract
2 tsp
Vanilla Extract
Granulated Sugar
1/2 cup
Granulated Sugar
Corn Starch
4 Tbsp
Corn Starch
Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
2/3 cup
Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Heavy Cream
1/3 cup
Heavy Cream

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
308
Fat
18.2 g
Protein
7.5 g
Carbs
30.0 g
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author_avatar
In the Kitchen with Jonny
Hello, I'm Jonny. I was born in New York City but I grew up in the Dominican Republic. Cooking and baking are my passion, and I share my favorite recipes for desserts and savory dishes.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGKAhUMPWsdLT1vb3hl1Dtg

Cooking Instructions

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step 1
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat, add Whole Milk (2 cups), Eggs (4), Granulated Sugar (1/2 cup), Vanilla Extract (2 tsp), Corn Starch (4 Tbsp), and Salt (1 pinch). Whisk together. Cook for 3-8 minutes, or until mixture thickens.
step 1 In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat, add Whole Milk (2 cups), Eggs (4), Granulated Sugar (1/2 cup), Vanilla Extract (2 tsp), Corn Starch (4 Tbsp), and Salt (1 pinch). Whisk together. Cook for 3-8 minutes, or until mixture thickens.
step 2
Pass custard through a strainer into another dish. Cover in plastic wrap, making sure the plastic wrap touches the custard. Store in fridge.
step 2 Pass custard through a strainer into another dish. Cover in plastic wrap, making sure the plastic wrap touches the custard. Store in fridge.
step 3
In a saucepan, add Water (1 cup), Butter (1/2 cup) a bit more sugar, and Salt (1 pinch). Bring to a boil.
step 3 In a saucepan, add Water (1 cup), Butter (1/2 cup) a bit more sugar, and Salt (1 pinch). Bring to a boil.
step 4
Add All-Purpose Flour (1 cup). Turn the heat down and stir the mixture until it comes together into a ball.
step 4 Add All-Purpose Flour (1 cup). Turn the heat down and stir the mixture until it comes together into a ball.
step 5
When the dough comes together, turn the heat to medium and cook for 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool completely.
step 5 When the dough comes together, turn the heat to medium and cook for 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool completely.
step 6
Add Large Eggs (4) one at a time, mixing as you go. Transfer mixture to a piping bag.
step 6 Add Large Eggs (4) one at a time, mixing as you go. Transfer mixture to a piping bag.
step 7
On a baking pan lined with parchment paper, squeeze dough out into 3 to 4-inch lines. Brush each gently with water.
step 7 On a baking pan lined with parchment paper, squeeze dough out into 3 to 4-inch lines. Brush each gently with water.
step 8
Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 15 minutes.
step 8 Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 15 minutes.
step 9
Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake for another 25 minutes.
step 10
Heat Heavy Cream (1/3 cup) in the microwave. Pour hot cream into a bowl with the Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (2/3 cup) and allow them to melt together.
step 10 Heat Heavy Cream (1/3 cup) in the microwave. Pour hot cream into a bowl with the Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (2/3 cup) and allow them to melt together.
step 11
Transfer custard to a piping bag. Make a small hole in each eclair and fill it with the custard. Dip one side of each eclair into the chocolate.
step 11 Transfer custard to a piping bag. Make a small hole in each eclair and fill it with the custard. Dip one side of each eclair into the chocolate.
step 12
Serve and enjoy!
step 12 Serve and enjoy!

Tags

Microwave
Date Night
Snack
Shellfish-Free
Dessert
French
Vegetarian
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