Ingredients
✓ 1 cup water
✓ 1/2 cup unsalted butter
✓ 1 cup all-purpose flour
✓ 1/4 teaspoon salt
✓ 4 large eggs
✓ 2 cups whole milk
✓ 1/2 cup granulated sugar
✓ 1/4 cup cornstarch
✓ 4 large egg yolks
✓ 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
✓ 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
✓ 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
✓ 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
✓ Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
✓ Combine water, butter, and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil
✓ Add flour and stir until dough forms
✓ Cool dough slightly and add eggs one at a time
✓ Pipe dough into 1-inch lengths and bake until golden brown
✓ Prepare pastry cream by cooking milk, sugar, and egg yolks until thickened
✓ Fill cooled éclairs with pastry cream
✓ Dip tops in chocolate ganache made from heated cream and chocolate chips
Notes
Best served fresh, but can be prepared ahead and stored in refrigerator
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 2