Chocolate-almond Eclair Recipe

Making the Choux Pastry

Begin by preparing the choux pastry. Preheat your oven and mix water, butter, salt, and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until the butter melts. Add the flour and stir vigorously until a smooth dough forms. Remove from heat, and let it cool slightly before beating in the eggs one at a time until you obtain a glossy, smooth paste. Pipe this paste into elongated shapes on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, and bake until golden and puffed.

Preparing the Cream Filling

For the cream filling, combine cream, sugar, and almond extract in a bowl, whipping until stiff peaks form. Once cooled, slice the eclairs open and pipe this luscious almond-infused cream inside.

Finishing Touches

Melt chocolate in a double boiler or microwave, stirring until smooth. Dip the top of each eclair in the chocolate glaze, and sprinkle almond slivers over the still-wet glaze. Let them set until the glaze hardens, completing this exquisite pastry's look.