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Close-up of mini eclair dessert cups topped with whipped cream and chocolate drizzle on a white plate.

Mini Eclair Dessert Cups

These mini eclair dessert cups are a delightful treat, perfect for parties or a sweet snack.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Eclair Shells
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
For the Filling
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Topping
  • 1/4 cup chocolate ganache

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Piping bag

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a muffin tin lightly.
  2. In a saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in flour until a dough forms.
  3. Let the dough cool slightly, then beat in eggs one at a time until smooth.
  4. Pipe the dough into the muffin tin, forming small cups. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool.
  5. Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Pipe into the cooled eclair shells.
  6. Drizzle with chocolate ganache before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 20mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Serve chilled.

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