Haunted Chocolate Eclairs Recipe for Halloween

These Haunted Chocolate Eclairs are a delightful Halloween-themed dessert that combines the classic French pastry with spooky decorations. Perfect for Halloween parties or gatherings, these eclairs are filled with rich chocolate cream and topped with a glossy chocolate glaze.

This recipe is straightforward and allows for creativity in decorating. You can easily transform these eclairs into a fun Halloween treat with edible eyes and spooky designs, making them a standout addition to your Halloween recipe collection.

Spooky Chocolate Eclairs for Halloween

These chocolate eclairs feature a light and airy choux pastry filled with a luscious chocolate pastry cream. The eclairs are then coated in a shiny chocolate glaze and decorated to resemble haunted treats. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and yields approximately 12 eclairs.

Ingredients

1 cup water
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Edible eyes or spooky decorations for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the Choux Pastry: In a medium saucepan, combine water and butter. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat. Stir in flour and salt until a dough forms. Let cool slightly, then beat in eggs one at a time until smooth.
Pipe the Eclairs: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Transfer the choux pastry to a piping bag and pipe 4-inch long strips onto the prepared sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes until puffed and golden.
Make the Chocolate Cream: In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Fold in melted chocolate until well combined.
Fill the Eclairs: Once the eclairs are cool, use a small knife to make a slit in the side of each eclair. Fill a piping bag with the chocolate cream and pipe it into each eclair until filled.
Prepare the Chocolate Glaze: Melt chocolate chips and vegetable oil in a microwave or double boiler until smooth. Dip the tops of each eclair into the glaze, allowing excess to drip off.
Decorate: Add edible eyes or other spooky decorations on top of the glazed eclairs to create a haunted effect. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.