Traditional French Éclairs
Ingredients
For the Choux Pastry:
1/2 cup (120ml) water
1/2 cup (120ml) milk
1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
For the Pastry Cream:
2 cups (500ml) milk
4 egg yolks
1/2 cup (100g) sugar
1/4 cup (30g) cornstarch
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Ganache:
4oz (115g) dark chocolate
1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
Directions
Heat milk, water, butter, and salt. Stir in flour, then add eggs.
Pipe onto a baking sheet and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30-35 minutes.
Whisk milk, egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch. Cook until thickened.
Cut in half or pipe in pastry cream.
Heat cream, pour over chocolate, and stir.
Dip éclairs in ganache, let set, and enjoy!