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Chocolate Éclairs

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Indulge in these classic chocolate éclairs filled with fluffy whipped cream and topped with rich chocolate ganache.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (for ganache)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Combine 1 cup of water and 1/2 cup of unsalted butter over medium heat until melted.
  3. Stir in 1 cup of all-purpose flour and 1/4 teaspoon of salt until a cohesive ball forms.
  4. Remove the saucepan from heat and cool the mixture for about 5 minutes.
  5. Beat in 4 large eggs one by one until smooth and glossy.
  6. Pipe the mixture into 4-inch strips on a prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until puffy and golden.
  8. Let the éclairs cool completely on a wire rack.
  9. Whip 1 cup of heavy cream with 1/4 cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  10. Fill each cooled éclair with the whipped cream.
  11. Heat 1/2 cup of heavy cream until simmering, then pour it over 6 ounces of chopped semi-sweet chocolate and stir until smooth to make ganache.
  12. Dip the tops of the filled éclairs into the chocolate ganache.
  13. Allow the ganache to set before serving.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Best enjoyed fresh.

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