Jul 14 2026
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Eclairs Recipe

Inspired by Gladchuk Bros Restaurant
Time1h 30m
Serves12

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Ingredients

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Choux Pastry

Pastry Cream Filling

Chocolate Glaze

Method

Choux Pastry

  1. 1

    Prepare the Dough

    In a medium saucepan, combine water and butter. Heat over medium heat until the butter is melted and the mixture comes to a boil.

  2. 2

    Add Dry Ingredients

    Stir in flour and salt all at once. Mix vigorously until the dough pulls away from the sides of the pan and forms a ball, about 2-3 minutes.

  3. 3

    Incorporate Eggs

    Remove from heat and let it cool slightly. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.

  4. 4

    Pipe Eclairs

    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip. Pipe 4-5 inch long strips onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  5. 5

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and puffed. Do not open the oven door during baking.

  6. 6

    Cool

    Remove from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack.

Pastry Cream Filling

  1. 7

    Heat the Milk

    In a saucepan, heat the milk and half of the sugar over medium heat until just boiling.

  2. 8

    Mix Egg Yolks

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, cornstarch, and remaining sugar until smooth.

  3. 9

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs. Pour the mixture back into the saucepan.

  4. 10

    Thicken the Cream

    Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and bubbles. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and butter.

  5. 11

    Cool the Cream

    Transfer the pastry cream to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap (pressing it directly onto the cream to prevent a skin from forming), and refrigerate until cool.

Chocolate Glaze

  1. 12

    Prepare the Glaze

    In a small saucepan over low heat, combine chocolate chips and heavy cream. Stir until melted and smooth.

  2. 13

    Glaze the Eclairs

    Dip the tops of each cooled eclair into the chocolate glaze, allowing the excess to drip off. Place back on the wire rack to set.

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