15-Minute Chocolate Eclairs
Crispy choux shells filled with whipped cream and topped with a silky chocolate glaze. No oven required—microwave the glaze and assemble in minutes for a dessert that looks fancy but tastes even better.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
- 12 pieces store-bought choux buns or cream puffs
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 4 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp light corn syrup
Instructions
- 1
Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes.
- 2
Slice the top third off each choux bun and fill generously with whipped cream using a spoon.
- 3
Microwave chopped chocolate, butter, and corn syrup together for 45 seconds, stirring until smooth.
- 4
Dip the top of each filled bun into the warm chocolate glaze, letting excess drip off.
- 5
Set glazed eclairs on a plate and let the chocolate set for 2–3 minutes before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- whisk or electric mixer
- microwave-safe bowl
- spoon
- microwave
- shallow dish or bowl for dipping
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