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Mel's Eclairs
17 ingredients
35 min + 40 min
1 dozen eclairs
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"These are just the best! I don't know how the eclair shells form the pocket, but they do every time. The custard is incredible, I suggest trying it in other things as well."
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
995
Calories
29g
Protein
35g
Fat
138g
Carbs
Counts 8 of 11 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Chocolate | 1 oz (28g) semisweet | 155 |
| Milk | 1 cup (244ml) whole | 149 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Almond | 1 almond (1.2g) | 7 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Pate | not in our table | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
| Icing | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- Eclair Shells (Pate a Choux):
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- Custard:
- 6 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2 teaspoons almond extract (optional)
- Chocolate Icing:
- 1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
Directions
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