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chocolate eclairs

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Private Recipe by
Chrystal Cackler
Huntsville, AL

From my Mamaw's recipe collection.

yield 9 serving(s)
prep time 45 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For chocolate eclairs

  • 1 c
    water
  • 1/2 c
    butter, cubed
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1 c
    all purpose flour
  • 4
    eggs
  • FOR THE FILLING
  • 2 1/2 c
    milk
  • 1 pkg
    5.1 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 c
    heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 c
    powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • FOR THE FROSTING
  • 2 oz
    semisweet chocolate
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 1/4 c
    powdered sugar
  • 2-3 Tbsp
    hot water

How To Make chocolate eclairs

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 400°. In a large saucepan, bring water, butter and salt to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny.
  • 2
    Using a tablespoon or a pastry tube with a No. 10 or large tip, form dough into 4x1-1/2-in. strips on a greased baking sheet. Bake 35-40 minutes or until puffed and golden. Remove to a wire rack. Immediately split eclairs open; remove tops and set aside. Discard soft dough from inside. Cool eclairs. In a large bowl, beat milk and pudding mix according to package directions. In another bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form. Beat in sugar and vanilla; fold into pudding. Fill eclairs (chill any remaining filling for another use).
  • 3
    For frosting, in a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Stir in sugar and enough hot water to achieve a smooth consistency. Cool slightly. Frost eclairs. Store in refrigerator.
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