Ingredients

• Water - 1 cup
• Unsalted butter - ½ cup
• All-purpose flour - 1 cup
• Salt - ¼ teaspoon
• Eggs - 4 large
• Milk - 2 cups
• Granulated sugar - ½ cup
• Cornstarch - ¼ cup
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Chocolate chips - 1 cup
• Heavy cream - ½ cup

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F).

2. 2.

   In a saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil.

3. 3.

   Remove from heat and stir in flour and salt until a dough forms.

4. 4.

   Return to low heat, stirring constantly for 2 minutes.

5. 5.

   Transfer dough to a bowl and beat in eggs one at a time.

6. 6.

   Pipe dough onto a baking sheet in 4-inch strips.

7. 7.

   Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 180°C (350°F) and bake for another 20 minutes.

8. 8.

   For the custard, heat milk and sugar until warm.

9. 9.

   Whisk in cornstarch and cook until thickened, then add vanilla.

10. 10.

    Fill eclairs with custard using a pastry bag.

11. 11.

    For the ganache, heat chocolate and cream until smooth.

12. 12.

    Dip filled eclairs into the ganache and let set before serving.

Nutritional Facts