Indulge in the classic decadence of homemade Chocolate Éclairs, a delightful treat that combines smooth pastry cream and rich chocolate glaze, perfect for any dessert table!

Ingredients:

For the Éclair Pastry:
1/2 cup butter
1 cup water
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
4 eggs
For the Filling:
2 1/2 cups cold milk
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup + 1 cup powdered sugar
3 tsp vanilla extract, divided
For the Chocolate Glaze:
60g chocolate
3 tbsp hot water
2 tbsp butter
Instructions:
 Pastry: In a saucepan, boil water with butter. Add flour and salt, stirring vigorously. Remove from heat and beat in eggs one at a time.
 Bake: Shape dough on a tray and bake at a high temperature for 15 minutes, then reduce heat and bake for another 20 minutes.
 Cream Filling: Mix milk with vanilla. In another bowl, whip cream with 1/4 cup powdered sugar and 1 tsp vanilla. Combine both mixtures.
 Assemble: Cut baked éclairs in half, fill with cream, and reassemble.
 Chocolate Glaze: Melt chocolate with butter, stir in 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla, and hot water until smooth.
 Finish: Spread glaze over filled éclairs.

Serve these elegant Chocolate Éclairs as a luxurious treat to sweeten any occasion, from family gatherings to elegant parties. Enjoy the sublime combination of creamy and chocolaty textures!