Classic French Chocolate Èclairs

Name: Classic French Chocolate Èclairs
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2/3 cup water; 1/3 cup unsalted butter (diced); 1 tablespoon caster sugar (or granulated sugar); 1 pinch fine sea salt; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 3 medium eggs; 2 cups whole milk; 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon caster sugar (or granulated sugar); 1/3 cup cornflour (cornstarch); 2 egg yolks (from large eggs); 1 tsp vanilla bean paste; 3.5 oz chocolate (any kind, based on your preference); 1/2 cup double cream (heavy cream); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; Ground pistachios (as needed)

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:35min

Light choux pastry filled with creamy crème pâtissière is the traditional eclair filling. For a spectacular afternoon tea treat, start with the basic buns and fill them with trendy flavours and colourful glazes.

Updated at: Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:05:35 GMT