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Eclairs

French choux pastry fingers bake until hollow, then are filled with pastry cream and finished with a glossy chocolate glaze.

Hard⏱️ 4 hr📖 1 min readServes 12~310 kcal🇫🇷 French🌍 Full translation

55 min prep 45 min cook 140 min rest

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Total 4 h

Prep55 min
Resting/Marinating2 h 20 min
Cooking45 min

Ingredients

12 servings

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For the dough

220 ml Water
90 g Butter
120 g Flour
4 Eggs
1 pinch Salt

For the cream

450 ml Milk
4 Egg yolks
90 g Granulated sugar
35 g Cornstarch
1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Vanilla

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140 g Dark chocolate
90 ml Cream

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Instructions

1
Heat the milk with vanilla, and whisk the egg yolks, sugar, and starch in a separate bowl.
2
Whisk the hot milk into the egg mixture, return it to the pot, and cook for 6 minutes until thickened.
6 min
06:00
3
Cover the cream with plastic wrap touching the surface and chill for 2 hours.
2 hr
120:00
4
Boil the water, butter, and salt, add the flour all at once, and cook for 3 minutes until the dough comes together.
3 min
03:00
5
Let the dough cool slightly, then add the eggs one at a time until glossy.
6
Pipe the dough onto the tray in long strips.
7
Bake the shells at 190°C for 32 minutes, until puffed and dry.
32 min
32:00
8
Melt the chocolate with the cream to make a glaze.
9
Fill the shells with pastry cream, coat the tops with chocolate glaze, and rest for 20 minutes before serving.
20 min
20:00

💡 Tip: Do not open the oven door during the first 25 minutes; if steam escapes, the eclair shells collapse and struggle to hold the cream.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Once the chocolate glaze sets, serve on thin porcelain plates with Turkish coffee if desired.

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Calcium
Vitamin B12

Nutrition (per serving)

~310

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 6%Carbs 37%Fat 57%

12.4g

Sugar

1.6g

Fiber

145mg

Sodium

10.2g

Saturated fat

Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.

Estimated satiety (per serving)

2/10

Light satiety, you'll get hungry again soon

This recipe may contain allergens

Gluten
Milk
Egg

Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.

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FAQ

How many servings does Eclairs make?
This recipe serves 12.
How long does Eclairs take?
Prep 55 minutes, cooking 45 minutes, including 140 minutes of passive resting; 240 minutes in total.
Is Eclairs difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.
How many calories does Eclairs have?
Approximately 310 kcal per serving. Protein: 5g, carbs: 29g, fat: 20g.
Which allergens does Eclairs contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.
Which cuisine does Eclairs belong to?
This recipe belongs to French cuisine.
How many ingredients does Eclairs need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
Is Eclairs filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 2/10; keeps you full only briefly, you may get hungry quickly. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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Instructions

Heat the milk with vanilla, and whisk the egg yolks, sugar, and starch in a separate bowl.

Whisk the hot milk into the egg mixture, return it to the pot, and cook for 6 minutes until thickened.

6 min

06:00

Cover the cream with plastic wrap touching the surface and chill for 2 hours.

2 hr

120:00

Boil the water, butter, and salt, add the flour all at once, and cook for 3 minutes until the dough comes together.

3 min

03:00

Let the dough cool slightly, then add the eggs one at a time until glossy.

Pipe the dough onto the tray in long strips.

Bake the shells at 190°C for 32 minutes, until puffed and dry.

32 min

32:00

Melt the chocolate with the cream to make a glaze.

Fill the shells with pastry cream, coat the tops with chocolate glaze, and rest for 20 minutes before serving.

20 min

20:00

FAQ

How many servings does Eclairs make?

This recipe serves 12.

How long does Eclairs take?

Prep 55 minutes, cooking 45 minutes, including 140 minutes of passive resting; 240 minutes in total.

Is Eclairs difficult?

This recipe is rated hard.

How many calories does Eclairs have?

Approximately 310 kcal per serving. Protein: 5g, carbs: 29g, fat: 20g.

Which allergens does Eclairs contain?

This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.

Which cuisine does Eclairs belong to?

This recipe belongs to French cuisine.

How many ingredients does Eclairs need?

This recipe needs 12 ingredients.

Is Eclairs filling?

Satiety bar per serving is 2/10; keeps you full only briefly, you may get hungry quickly. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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