Print

Mini Eclairs

Print Recipe

Mini eclairs are delightful, bite-sized French pastries filled with creamy custard or whipped cream and topped with a smooth chocolate glaze. Perfect for parties and special occasions.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups pastry cream or whipped cream (for filling)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 4 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, water, and salt. Bring to a boil.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in flour all at once. Return to heat and stir vigorously until mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides.
  4. Let the dough cool slightly. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until smooth and glossy.
  5. Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip. Pipe 2-inch lines onto prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 10 minutes, then reduce temperature to 375°F (190°C) and bake for another 15–20 minutes or until golden and puffed. Cool completely.
  7. Slice each éclair horizontally or make a small hole on the bottom to pipe in filling. Fill with pastry cream or whipped cream.
  8. For the glaze, heat cream in a small saucepan until just simmering. Pour over chopped chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes. Stir until smooth.
  9. Dip the tops of filled eclairs in chocolate glaze. Let set before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure the dough is cool before adding eggs to prevent scrambling.
  • Eclairs can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
  • You can freeze the baked shells before filling them.

Nutrition

Keywords: mini eclairs, French pastry, chocolate glaze, bite-sized dessert

Find it online: https://recipesfoodeasy.com/mini-eclairs/