How to Bake Eclairs - Creamy Pastry with Chocolate: A Delicious Journey

Instructions:

1. In a saucepan, bring water, butter, sugar, and salt to a boil.
2. Remove from heat and stir in flour until combined.
3. Allow cooling slightly, then add eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth.
4. Pipe the dough into strips on a lined baking sheet.
5. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for approximately 25 minutes until golden and puffed.
6. In a medium saucepan, heat milk until steaming but not boiling.
7. In a bowl, whisk sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks until smooth.
8. Temper the yolk mixture by gradually adding hot milk.
9. Return to heat and cook until thickened.
10. Stir in vanilla and butter, then cool completely in the refrigerator.
11. Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until it simmers.
12. Pour over chopped chocolate and let sit for a few minutes.
13. Stir until smooth and glossy.
14. Once cooled, fill each éclair with pastry cream using a piping bag.
15. Dip the tops into the chocolate ganache or drizzle over.
16. Allow ganache to set before serving.