Traditional Eclairs are classic French pastries made with light and airy choux pastry, filled with a creamy custard, and topped with a rich chocolate glaze. They’re elegant, delicious, and surprisingly simple to make at home with the right technique. Perfect for dessert, celebrations, or as a sweet treat with coffee!
Ingredients
For the Choux Pastry:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
For the Pastry Cream Filling:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For the Chocolate Glaze:
- 4 oz semisweet chocolate (chopped)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter