Chocolate eclairs (Slideshow version)
Stage 21/21 : 30 min.
Do this for all the eclairs.Keep in the fridge, but take them out an hour before serving so that they are not too cold.
Remarks
You might well be surprised to see that your icing doesn't have the same deep chocolate colour as on eclairs that you buy, but I think commercial bakers must use a special colouring to achieve this (too) rich colour.You can vary the flavours and make classic coffee eclairs, of course, but give your imagination free rein. I recommend you try lemon eclairs (lemon-flavoured custard and yellow icing), surprising with their yellow colour and, above all, their distinctive taste.