Chocolate-Caramel Eclairs

Ingredients:

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium-sized saucepan, add water, butter, and salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
3. Reduce the heat to low, add in the flour all at once, and stir with a wooden spoon until the mixture comes together and forms a ball of dough that pulls away from the sides of the pan. Remove it from the heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
4. Add eggs one at a time, stirring well after each addition, until the dough is smooth and shiny.
5. Using a large pastry bag fitted with a large round tip, pipe 12-14 eclairs, about 5 inches long and 1 1/2 inch wide, onto the prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
7. In a medium-sized saucepan, heat the heavy cream, sugar, butter, water and salt over medium-high heat. Stirring often until the mixture thickens and turns a golden brown color (about 10-12 minutes).
8. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature.
9. Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave for 30-second intervals, stirring often until smooth.
10. Fill each eclair with caramel and dip them into melted chocolate, let cool and serve.

Verdict:

These chocolate-caramel eclairs are a perfect combination of delicious ingredients. Starting from the buttery and flaky pastry shells to the gooey caramel filling, and finally dipped in rich chocolate chips, these eclairs are to die for.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve these chocolate-caramel eclairs with a cup of coffee or tea. They make a perfect dessert for any gathering or celebration.