Classic Chocolate Eclairs

Ingredients for Classic Chocolate Eclairs

For the Choux Pastry:

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 large eggs

For the Vanilla Pastry Cream:

• 2 cups whole milk
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 4 large egg yolks
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Glaze:

• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 4 oz semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 1 tablespoon butter

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Kitchen Equipment Needed

• Medium saucepan – for preparing the choux pastry and pastry cream.
• Whisk – to mix the ingredients smoothly.
• Piping bags with round tip – for piping the choux dough and filling the éclairs.
• Baking sheet – for baking the éclairs.
• Wire rack – to cool the éclairs after baking.
• Mixing bowls – for preparing the pastry cream and glaze.

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