Delicious Chocolate Eclairs Recipe

Begin by combining water and unsalted butter in a saucepan. Heat the mixture over medium flame until it comes to a boil.

Once it is boiling, swiftly add the all-purpose flour and salt, stirring continuously until the dough pulls away from the sides and forms a ball. This should take about 1-2 minutes.

Let the mixture cool for a bit before adding the eggs one by one, mixing thoroughly until you have a smooth and glossy dough.

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Using a piping bag, pipe the pastry dough into rows of eclairs on the baking sheet, ensuring they are evenly spaced.

Bake the eclairs for about 20-25 minutes until they are puffed and golden brown. Avoid opening the oven door during the first 15 minutes to prevent them from collapsing.

Once baked, remove from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack.

In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it begins to steam.

Meanwhile, in a bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, cornstarch, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Once the milk is heated, slowly pour it into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens.

Remove from heat and let it cool before filling the eclairs.

To make the ganache, heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until it begins to simmer, then pour it over the dark chocolate in a bowl.

Let it sit for a couple of minutes before stirring until fully combined and glossy. Allow the ganache to cool to a spreadable consistency.

Once the eclairs are cooled, using a piping bag, fill them with the prepared pastry cream.

Dip the tops of the filled eclairs into the chocolate ganache, allowing any excess to drip off.

Place the eclairs on a serving plate and they are ready to enjoy! Serve them fresh for the best taste.