An éclair (English: / ɪˈklɛər / ⓘ ih-KLAIR[1] or / eɪˈklɛər / ay-KLAIR, [2] French: [eklɛːʁ] ⓘ; lit. 'lightning') is a pastry made with choux dough filled with a cream and topped with a flavored icing.

Oct 15, 2025 · Delicious eclairs filled with homemade, rich pastry cream in a tender-crisp choux pastry topped with silky chocolate make you look like a pastry pro.

Aug 7, 2025 · I also show you how to perfect the chocolate glaze and how to properly fill the éclair shells. There’s also a timeline provided on making eclairs that will be helpful for beginner bakers.

Nov 25, 2022 · But the directions are also included in this éclairs recipe. Chocolate glaze – Just chocolate and cream plus glucose or corn syrup if you want a lovely shiny finish. The follow section …

Aug 23, 2024 · Learn how to make delicious homemade eclairs with this step-by-step guide using from-scratch choux pastry, pastry cream custard, and ganache.

Dec 5, 2024 · You haven't enjoyed an Eclair until you've tried fresh homemade eclairs! Learn how to make easy choux pastry, pastry cream and ganache glaze.

Mar 8, 2025 · Learn how to make homemade éclairs with this easy éclair recipe! They are filled with creamy pastry cream and topped with rich chocolate ganache.

Nov 19, 2025 · This traditional chocolate éclair recipe uses vanilla pastry cream as a filling and a rich ganache-like chocolate glaze. Make this treat using a super simple choux pastry dough for a base, …

You can glaze the éclair with a simple sugar glaze, flavored or colored to complement the filling, or chocolate ganache, either white, milk or dark. Decorate the éclairs with some crushed nuts, fresh …

Apr 19, 2023 · Place the pastry cream in a piping bag fitted with small round tip (5-10mm in diameter). Fill the éclair shells with the cream through the little holes. Wipe off any excess pastry cream. Repeat …