Chocolate éclair

Recipe by Norbert Tarayre

Chocolate éclair made from A to Z with traditional choux pastry, a silky chocolate pastry cream and a glossy cocoa and honey glaze. Follow Norbert Tarayre's tips to achieve dry and crisp shells, a rich filling and a shiny glaze.

MediumFrenchServes 8

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Source Video
1h 36m
Prep
32m
Cook
15m
Cleanup
2h 23m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$10.72
Per serving:$1.34

Critical Success Points

  • Do not bring the water‑butter mixture to a boil before adding the flour
  • Cook the panade long enough to evaporate excess moisture
  • Incorporate the eggs gradually to obtain a homogeneous dough
  • Bake at 180°C then 150°C to dry the choux
  • Do not let the pastry cream boil while thickening
  • Use hot water to adjust the glaze consistency

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the hot oven (180°C then 150°C).
  • Be careful with boiling liquids (milk, fondant).
  • Use kitchen gloves when glazing to avoid burns.

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