Custardy Chocolate Éclair Cake | In The Kitchen With

chocolate frosting

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate ganache

💰Cheaper: store-bought chocolate frosting

Dark chocolate ganache adds richness while being lower in sugar.

whipped topping

🥗Healthier: whipped coconut cream

💰Cheaper: whipped cream

Coconut cream is dairy-free and adds a unique flavor.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

chocolate pudding

🥗Healthier: avocado chocolate mousse

💰Cheaper: instant chocolate pudding mix

Avocado mousse is healthier and provides a creamy texture.

Turn on heat to medium-low and combine water, milk, salt, and cubed butter in a pot.

Bring mixture to a boil, then add flour all at once and mix until smooth and thick.

Let the mixture cool slightly before adding eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth after each addition.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and pipe two squares of choux pastry onto it.

Evenly distribute the pastry using a wet spatula or knife.

Bake the choux pastry until golden brown and puffed up.

Prepare the pastry cream by heating heavy cream and whole milk with a split vanilla pod.

In a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and salt.

Temper the egg mixture by slowly adding hot milk, then strain it back into the pot.

Cook the mixture over low heat while whisking constantly until it thickens to a custard-like consistency.

Fill the baked choux pastries with the custard once cooled.

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