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Heat the milk and half of the sugar in a saucepan until it begins to simmer.
Whisk the egg yolks, cornstarch, and remaining sugar together in a bowl until smooth.
Gradually add the hot milk to the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
Return the mixture to the pan and cook over medium heat until thickened. Stir in vanilla extract and butter. Allow it to cool before using.
Assemble the Eclairs:
Slice each cooled eclair and pipe the prepared pastry cream into the center.
Make the Chocolate Glaze:
Heat the cream in a saucepan until it begins to simmer.
Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and stir until smooth.
Finish the Eclairs:
Dip the top of each filled eclair into the chocolate glaze and allow it to set.
Serving and Storage Tips:
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