Christmas Chocolate Éclairs
Delight in these creamy-filled pastries topped with rich chocolate, perfect for holiday gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
For the Éclair Dough
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs at room temperature
For the Filling and Topping
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- ¼ cup milk
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients first to make the process smooth.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a saucepan, combine water and butter over medium heat. Bring to a boil.
- Once melted, reduce heat and stir in flour until smooth and forms a ball.
- Remove from heat; let it cool slightly and then add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Pipe the dough onto a lined baking sheet forming 4-inch strips.
Baking
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown without opening the oven door.
- Remove and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
Filling and Topping
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Fill each cool éclair with whipped cream using a piping tip.
- Melt the dark chocolate chips with milk over low heat and drizzle over filled éclairs.
Notes
Store filled éclairs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Unfilled éclairs can be frozen for later filling.