Chocolate Éclairs

Bring water, butter, and salt to a boil in a saucepan.

Add the flour all at once and stir vigorously until the mixture comes together into a ball.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth.

Pipe strips onto a baking sheet.

Bake at 350°F for about 30–35 minutes until golden brown.

Whisk together eggs, sugar, and cornstarch.

Pour in the hot milk, stir well, and return to the heat.

Cook until thickened.

Remove from heat, add chocolate and butter, and stir until smooth.

Heat the cream and melt the chocolate into it until uniform.