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 · My family loves these eclairs and requests them all the time. I usually make them as dessert whenever we have company coming. The filling in this recipe combines whipped cream and …

Aug 23, 2024 · Learn how to make homemade eclairs from scratch with this step-by-step guide. Filled with rich pastry cream and topped with decadent chocolate ganache, no one will believe these …

Éclairs are simply oblong cream puffs filled with pastry cream and topped with a chocolate glaze. Be sure to use thoroughly chilled pastry cream when filling the éclairs. The pastry cream can also be …

The same easy choux pastry batter makes the light and airy confections we know as cream puffs, éclairs, and profiteroles. Cream puffs, round and fat, are filled with whipped cream and dusted with a …

Sep 18, 2025 · WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE: Making éclairs can be challenging, but this foolproof recipe simplifies the process by breaking it down into three essential parts — choux pastry, rich …

Oct 27, 2025 · This eclair recipe is a classic and timeless French pastry recipe. The eclairs are light and airy while the vanilla pastry cream is silky and creamy. And don't forget the ganache!

Nov 19, 2025 · Classic French chocolate éclairs feature crisp choux pastry and creamy vanilla filling. The step-by-step instructions make this iconic pastry approachable for every home baker. Rich …

Nov 25, 2022 · Not even the finest patisseries around town can compete with homemade éclairs! Unlike shop-bought éclairs, the light-as-air choux is at its absolute, delicately-crisp best. Filled with Chantilly …

Mar 8, 2025 · Éclairs, or Éclair au Chocolat, are classic French pastries, that are made with choux pastry (pâte à choux). They are baked until they become beautifully puffed and hollow, then filled with silky …