CHOCOLATE LOVER'S ECLAIRS
I recently won the grand prize with this eclair recipe at a "Chocolate Lovers Cook-Off" contest in our town. This is one of my favorite desserts. -Janet Davis, Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 8-9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine butter and water. Bring to a rapid boil, stirring until the butter melts. Reduce heat to low; add flour and salt. Stir vigorously until mixture leaves the sides of the pan and forms a stiff ball. Remove from the heat. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. , With a tablespoon or a pastry tube fitting with a no. 10 or larger tip, spoon or pipe dough into 4-in.-long x 1-1/2-in.-wide strips on a greased baking sheet. , Bake at 450° for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 325° bake 20 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. , For filling, in a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. In another large bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form. Beat in sugar and vanilla; fold into pudding. Fill cooled shells. (Chill remaining pudding mixture for another use.) , For icing, melt chocolate and butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in sugar. Add hot water until icing is smooth and reaches desired consistency. Cool slightly. Spread over eclairs. Chill until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 470 calories, Fat 28g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 174mg cholesterol, Sodium 492mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
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Md Rahid
m.rahid@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of chocolate, but I'm willing to give this recipe a try.
Joshlynn Taylor
jt20@aol.comThis recipe looks a bit challenging, but I'm up for the challenge.
Chinenye Bernardette
chinenye_b@aol.comI'm not sure I have all the ingredients for this recipe, but I'm going to try it anyway.
Athar Alee
aleea@aol.comI can't wait to try this recipe. It looks amazing!
State Gsm
g52@gmail.comThese éclairs are the best I've ever had. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Randi Randi
randi25@aol.comI'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a keeper!
Maghla akter
a-m@hotmail.frThese éclairs are the perfect size for a quick snack or dessert. They're also great for parties and potlucks.
Asma Baby
asma.baby14@gmail.comI love that this recipe includes a chocolate glaze. It adds a touch of sweetness and richness to the éclairs.
Jean G
g.j50@hotmail.frThese éclairs are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
Aftab ahmad Hunjra
aftab.a43@hotmail.co.ukI made these éclairs for my husband's birthday, and he loved them! He said they were the best éclairs he's ever had.
Khawaja Faseehullah
faseehullah-khawaja@hotmail.comThese éclairs are the perfect combination of flaky pastry and rich chocolate filling. I highly recommend them!
Ryif Riop
rryif@yahoo.comI'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect way to use up leftover puff pastry dough.
Jill Guth
j-g@hotmail.comThese éclairs are the perfect dessert for any chocolate lover. They're rich, decadent, and absolutely delicious.
A Maggard
a77@hotmail.frI love that this recipe uses all natural ingredients. It makes me feel good about serving these éclairs to my family and friends.
Jesse Watson
j.w@yahoo.comI'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to make these éclairs without any problems. The instructions were very clear and easy to follow.
Sajid Malang
s22@yahoo.comThese éclairs were a bit more challenging to make than I thought they would be, but they were totally worth the effort. The end result was absolutely delicious.
JADR.67 JADR.67
j.j@yahoo.comI made these éclairs for a party, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them, and they were gone in no time. I'll definitely be making them again for my next party.
Anin Naim
naim-anin@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of éclairs, but I have to say, these were pretty amazing. The pastry was perfectly crisp, and the chocolate filling was rich and creamy. I'll definitely be making these again.
Justin Taschler
j_taschler@yahoo.comI've tried many éclair recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The éclairs came out perfectly, and the chocolate filling was to die for.
TheSkyLord22
theskylord22@yahoo.comThese chocolate éclairs were an absolute delight! The pastry was flaky and light, and the chocolate filling was rich and decadent. I will definitely be making these again.