Chocolate & Cream Filled Eclairs

August 28, 2014

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These cream filled Chocolate Eclairs are a pure delight to make and eat! The eclairs themselves are made from a light choux pastry, the filling a lovely vanilla flavoured fresh whipped cream and the topping a smooth and delicious chocolate. You can make these eclairs any size, sometimes it's nice to make them small, say finger size for tea parties, or longer for a full indulgence! Whatever you decide, you won't be disappointed in these!

3 1/2 Tablespoons butter, cut into cubes, plus extra for greasing
2/3 cup water
2/3 cup plain flour
2 large eggs, beaten
The filling
1 1/4 cups double or whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
2 Teaspoons Powdered sugar
The topping
1/3 cup plain dark chocolate, finely chopped or chocolate morsels
/ 1/2 cup double / heavy cream

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (fan 200°C / 425° / Gas 7). Grease a large baking sheet. The choux pastry mixture 2. Put the butter in a heavy-based pan with water and heat until the butter melts. 3. Bring to...
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Nutritions

Calories
85

Sodium
87mg
3% DV

Fat
3g
6% DV

Protein
1g
3% DV

Carbs
11g
3% DV

Fiber
1.0g
4% DV

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