Delicious Eclairs that Everyone Will Love

Start by combining water and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring this mixture to a boil to allow the butter to melt completely.

Then, add the flour all at once while stirring vigorously. Continue to stir for a couple of minutes until the dough pulls away from the sides of the pan.

Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before adding the eggs one at a time. Make sure to mix well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.

Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Celsius (400 degrees Fahrenheit). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Using a piping bag fitted with a large round tip, pipe the choux pastry into long strips on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each eclair.

Bake for about 20-25 minutes until they are puffed and golden. Allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.

In a saucepan, heat the milk and half of the sugar until it just begins to boil.

While the milk is heating, whisk the egg yolks, remaining sugar, and cornstarch together in a bowl. Once the milk is ready, pour a bit of it into the egg mixture to temper the eggs, stirring constantly.

Gradually add the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan, whisking continuously until it thickens. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and butter for extra creaminess.

Cool the pastry cream at room temperature, then refrigerate until ready to use.

Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces and place it in a bowl. In a small saucepan, bring the heavy cream to a simmer.

Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for a minute. Then stir until the mixture is smooth and glossy. This will be your glaze.

Once the eclairs are cooled, use a small knife to make a slit in the side of each eclair. Using a piping bag, fill each eclair generously with the chilled pastry cream.

Dip the tops of the filled eclairs into the chocolate glaze, ensuring they are covered completely. Allow the excess glaze to drip off.

Let the chocolate set before serving. These delightful eclairs can be enjoyed fresh, or they can be freezer-friendly for later enjoyment!