Classic Chocolate Eclairs Ingredients Choux Pastry: 1 cup water ½ cup butter 1 cup all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt 4 large eggs Filling: 2 ½ cups cold milk 1 (5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix 1 cup heavy cream ¼ cup confectioners’ sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Icing: 2 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 tablespoons hot water How To Make Classic Chocolate Eclairs Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease a cookie sheet; set aside. Make choux pastry: Combine water and butter in a medium pot. Bring to a boil, stirring until butter melts completely. Reduce heat to low; add flour and salt. Stir vigorously until mixture leaves the sides of the pan and begins to form a stiff ball. Remove from heat. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition until incorporated. Using a spoon or pastry bag fitted with a No. 10 or larger tip, spoon or pipe dough onto the prepared coo...