The chocolate éclair is a classic of French pastry, made of elongated choux pastry, filled with chocolate pastry cream, and topped with a glaze. Originating in the 19th century, its name comes from the fact that it is eaten in a flash. Its success depends on mastering the choux pastry and a smooth cream.
Three steps structure the recipe: the choux pastry, well dried then piped into regular strips, the chocolate pastry cream, and the glaze. Baking without opening the oven at the start ensures puffy and hollow éclairs.
The quantities and detailed steps are provided in the recipe sheet on this page.