Chocolate Eclairs

Directions

• To make Filling of Chocolate Eclairs
• In a saucepan , boil Milk & Vanilla Essence together .
• Remove the pan from heat .
• In another bowl , combine Egg Yolk , Sugar & Cornstarch .
• Whisk the Egg mixture nicely .
• Carefully add some hot Milk (around 1/4cup ) into the Egg mixture & whisk vigorously until incorporated .
• Whisk in the rest of the hot milk into the Egg mixture .
• Transfer the Milk & Egg mixture back into the saucepan & cook in a medium flame , whisking constantly, until thickened .
• Remove from heat & add Butter .
• Allow it to cool completely .
• Whip some Heavy Cream & fold it onto the Custard .
• Filling is ready !!!!!!!!!
• To make the Pastry for Chocolate Eclairs
• In a large Saucepan boil Water , Butter , Salt & Sugar together .
• When its boiling turn off the gas & add the Flour .
• Using a wooden spoon stir the mixture .
• Return to the heat & cook for 30 sec or until it forms a ball of dough .
• Allow it to cool slightly .
• Using a beater , beat in 1 Egg at a time into the dough .
• Be sure to beat until the Egg is fully cooperated into the dough .
• Transfer the dough into a plastic piping bag or zip-lock bag & pipe the dough into a parchment paper , about the size & shape of a hot dog .
• Don’t forget to leave space between each of them.
• Pr-heat Oven into 425 degree & bake the Pastry for about 15min & then turn the heat down to 375 degree & bake for about 10min or until its light golden brown in color .
• Allow the rolls to cool completely before piping in the filling .
• To make Chocolate Glaze for Chocolate Eclairs
• Heat the Cream in a pan until just starts to boil .
• Pour the Cream on the top of Chocolate & whisk until its melted & smooth .
• Set aside .
• Assembling the Chocolate Éclairs
• Make 2 holes on the bottom of the Roll .
• Fill a piping bag with Custard & gently pipe the Custard into the Roll .
• Dip the top of the Éclairs on Chocolate Glaze & set on a sheet pan .
• Chill , uncovered , at least for 1hr to set the glaze .
• Enjoy !!!!!!!!!!!