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Mel's Eclairs
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Mel's Eclairs

17 ingredients 35 min + 40 min 1 dozen eclairs openrecipes
Mel's Eclairs

"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."

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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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