Classic Éclairs

Name: Classic Éclairs
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 24
Ingredients: For the Éclairs:; One recipe Choux Pastry (made with a combination of milk and water, and the optional sugar), transferred to a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2-inch French star tip (see note); One recipe vanilla pastry cream , transferred to a pastry bag fitted with a 1/4-inch plain round tip; Nonstick cooking spray, for coating éclairs; For the Glaze:; 4 ounces dark chocolate, about 70%, chopped (3/4 cup; 115g); 2 ounces (4 tablespoons; 60g) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon; 15g) light corn syrup; 1/8 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume

Prep 1h

Cook 1h

Total 2h

This classic éclair recipe features light and airy choux pastry filled with rich vanilla pastry cream, and then topped with a decadent dark chocolate glaze. A delectable treat that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and impress your guests with its elegant presentation.

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Ingredients

(Servings: 24)

For The Éclairs

One recipe Choux Pastry (made with a combination of milk and water, and the optional sugar), transferred to a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2-inch French star tip (see note)

One recipe vanilla pastry cream , transferred to a pastry bag fitted with a 1/4-inch plain round tip

Nonstick cooking spray, for coating éclairs

For The Glaze

4 ounces dark chocolate, about 70%, chopped (3/4 cup; 115g)

2 ounces (4 tablespoons; 60g) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon; 15g) light corn syrup

1/8 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

386kcal

19%
Fat

29g

1%
Saturated Fat

17g

0%
Carbohydrates

31g

1%
Fiber

3g

0%
Sugar

19g

0%
Protein

5g

0%
Cholesterol

69mg

3%
Sodium

123mg

6%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.