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Chocolate Glazed Custard-Filled Éclairs

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Soft and airy baked éclairs filled with rich vanilla pastry cream and topped with a glossy chocolate glaze and crunchy garnishes, perfect for an elegant dessert.

Ingredients

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  • For the dough:
  • 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • For the vanilla custard filling:
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • For the chocolate glaze:
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Optional: chocolate cookie crumbles or sprinkles for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Stir in melted butter, egg, flour, and salt. Mix and knead until smooth, about 8 minutes. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
  3. Roll out dough on a floured surface and cut into 6–8 oval shapes. Place on a lined tray, cover, and let rise again for 30 minutes.
  4. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12–15 minutes or until lightly golden. Let cool completely.
  5. For the filling: In a saucepan, heat milk until just simmering. In a bowl, whisk sugar, cornstarch, and yolks until pale. Slowly pour hot milk into the egg mixture while whisking. Return to the saucepan and cook over medium heat until thickened. Stir in vanilla and butter. Chill completely.
  6. Slice each éclair horizontally and pipe or spoon in the chilled custard filling.
  7. For the glaze: Heat heavy cream until steaming. Pour over chocolate chips, let sit 1 minute, then stir until smooth.
  8. Dip the tops of the filled éclairs into the chocolate glaze. Sprinkle with cookie crumbles or sprinkles if desired.
  9. Chill for 15 minutes to set the glaze, then serve.

Notes

  • Ensure custard is fully chilled before assembling to avoid melting the glaze.
  • Use high-quality chocolate for a smoother and richer glaze.
  • Best enjoyed the same day for optimal texture, but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.

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Keywords: chocolate éclairs, custard filled éclairs, French pastry, vanilla pastry cream, chocolate glaze dessert

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