Chocolate Éclair

A chocolate éclair is a classic French pastry made from a light, hollow choux dough that is baked until crisp, then filled with a rich vanilla pastry cream and topped with a smooth chocolate glaze. It typically features ingredients like flour, butter, eggs, milk, sugar, and chocolate. Originating in 19th-century France, it has become a beloved dessert worldwide.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This pastry is high in carbohydrates and fat, with moderate protein from the eggs and milk in the cream. A standard éclair provides around 250-350 calories per serving, offering quick energy but limited essential vitamins or minerals.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	5 g
Carbs	40 g
Fat	20 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	25 g
Sodium	150 mg
Calcium	50 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Potassium	120 mg
Vitamin A	150 IU
Vitamin D	0.5 µg
Vitamin B12	0.3 µg
Phosphorus	80 mg
Magnesium	15 mg

Per 1 piece (100 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The name 'éclair' means 'lightning' in French, possibly because it was eaten quickly or because its glossy glaze resembles a flash of light. Nutritionally, it balances indulgence with the choux dough's airy texture, which uses steam for lift rather than chemical leaveners.