Classic Vanilla Cream Eclairs

Съставки

• All-purpose flour1 cup
• Unsalted butter1/2 cup
• Water1 cup
• Eggs4 large
• Salt1/4 teaspoon
• Whole milk2 cups
• Granulated sugar3/4 cup
• Cornstarch1/4 cup
• Egg yolks4 large
• Vanilla extract2 teaspoons
• Semi-sweet chocolate4 oz
• Heavy cream1/4 cup

Стъпки

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.

3. 3

   Remove from heat and add flour all at once. Stir vigorously until a dough ball forms.

4. 4

   Return to low heat and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes to dry out the dough.

5. 5

   Transfer dough to a mixer bowl. Beat in eggs one at a time until smooth and glossy.

6. 6

   Spoon or pipe dough into 4-inch logs onto the prepared baking sheet.

7. 7

   Bake for 20 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for another 20-25 minutes until golden brown and firm.

8. 8

   Let cool completely on a wire rack.

9. 9

   For the pastry cream: Whisk together milk, sugar, and cornstarch in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until thickened.

10. 10

    Temper egg yolks by whisking a small amount of hot milk mixture into them, then add yolks back to the saucepan. Cook for 1-2 minutes more, stirring constantly.

11. 11

    Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract. Cover surface with plastic wrap and chill completely.

12. 12

    For the glaze: Melt chocolate and heavy cream together until smooth. Let cool slightly.

13. 13

    Cut cooled eclairs in half horizontally. Fill generously with vanilla pastry cream.

14. 14

    Dip the top half of each eclair into the chocolate glaze. Let set.