I’d like to share several homemade gluten-free chocolate eclair recipes with you today for National Chocolate Éclair Day! Behold gluten-free Chocolate Eclairs in every form, and all are fantastic choices!
Plus, you’ll find recipes for gluten-free cream puffs, profiteroles, and Paris brests. Check them all out!
Gluten-Free Chocolate Eclair and Cream Puff Recipes
~ Chocolate Eclairs from Gluten-Free Alchemist ~ gluten free, vegetarian, with dairy-free options
Kate says: “In our house… Christmas NEEDS eclairs! These are my perfectly delicious Gluten-Free Eclairs with gluten-free Choux pastry. 
They’ve even had the approval of professional pastry chefs! 
Of course… you don’t HAVE to make eclairs… the choux pastry is fabulous for profiteroles and cream puffs too.”
Reader reviews: “I would like to say a big thank you for sharing your recipe for gluten-free chocolate eclairs. I made them yesterday following your recipe and your recipe for the gluten-free flour mix. I have to say both were amazing and so easy to follow your instructions. My wife tried the eclairs last night who is not gluten intolerant and she could not tell the difference between normal and gluten free. They were amazing thank you so much.” and “I have to say I went into this recipe without much expectations. And they were perfect first time! No one could tell they were gluten free, they tasted like regular eclairs. The directions were flawlessly clear.” and “I made cream puffs with this recipe, they were delicious!!!”
Gluten-Free Alchemist says Chocolate Eclairs for Christmas are a must!
~ Classic Gluten-Free Chocolate Éclairs and Profiteroles (aka Cream Puffs) from Jenn Cuisine via The Wayback Machine ~ gluten free, vegetarian
You’ll be re-living all the times you enjoyed decadent chocolate eclairs from the corner bakery when you bite into one of these pastries.
Reader reviews: “I just made these… You are a legend! I was literally gobsmacked when I opened the oven & saw what looked like REAL profiteroles… I cannot believe GF turned out so well, thank you so much, you just made me & my family very happy!!”
Gluten-Free Eclairs and Profiteroles (aka Cream Puffs) from Jenn Cuisine
~ Cream Puffs from Faithfully Gluten Free ~ gluten free, sugar free, vegetarian
What is an éclair really but an elongated cream puff? So Jeanine’s Cream Puffs—pretty in pink and chocolate or simply, classic white filling—work for our Chocolate Éclair roundup as well.
~ Cream Puffs from Successfully Gluten Free ~ gluten free, vegetarian
Kristin says: “Surprisingly, I don’t make cream puffs terribly often, but every time I do I am reminded why they’re such a fun dessert. You can make these larger or smaller, depending on your preference, but you will have to adjust your baking time and make sure they’re a nice golden brown. An easy filling is just to use fresh whipped cream whipped with a spoonful of powdered sugar added to sweeten it a bit, but we especially love them with vanilla or chocolate pastry cream. Enjoy!”
Gluten-Free Cream Puffs from Successfully Gluten Free
~ Elegant and Easy Gluten-Free Party Puffs from gfe (that’s me!) ~ gluten free, sugar free, vegetarian, with dairy-free option
Fill with whipped cream, pastry cream, or vanilla pudding (made with 1 1/2 cups milk instead of 2 cups of milk; French vanilla pudding filling is especially nice) and top with chocolate icing. It’s that easy!
Reader Michelle made a dairy-free eclair version of my puffs. She even accidentally reduced the amount of butter (the dairy-free equivalent) and they still turned out lovely and delicious!
Reader Michelle made these Eclair Puffs using my recipe and a dairy-free filling.
~ Gluten-Free Eclairs or Cream Puffs from Flippin’ Delicious ~ gluten free, sugar free, vegetarian, with dairy-free options
Brianna gives you pro tips on successfully making both. Follow her advice!
Reader reviews: “I tried making these and OMG this is the best thing I’ve ever baked! They are amazing! Thank you so much. I went gluten free 5 years ago and I’ve craved eclairs and this is the first time I’ve satisfied that craving!” and “I’ve made these three times in the past month! I am not GF and am obsessed with GOOD eclairs, but haven’t been able to find any good ones since I moved.”
~ Gluten-Free Eclairs from Successfully Gluten Free ~ gluten free, vegetarian
Gluten-Free Chocolate Eclairs from Successfully Gluten Free
Kristin says: “These eclairs hit the spot every time. I can’t make them often, because I like to eat them all and not share. (My kids can attest to this). I, personally, love this particular combination of vanilla pastry cream and rich ganache topping.”
A single Gluten-Free Chocolate Eclair from Successfully Gluten Free. Yes, a bite is missing. We all know we’d do the same!
~ Gluten-Free Vegan Mini Eclairs from Unconventional Baker ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegan
Audrey shares “Light, delicate mini gluten-free vegan eclairs topped with chocolate and filled with creamy vegan custard. Perfect recipe for special occasions.”
![Gluten-Free Vegan Mini Chocolate Eclairs. One of several fabulous Homemade Gluten-Free Chocolate Eclair Recipes. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]](https://glutenfreeeasily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/gluten-free-vegan-mini-eclairs-recipe-unconventional-baker.jpg "Gluten-Free Vegan Mini Chocolate Eclairs. One of several fabulous Homemade Gluten-Free Chocolate Eclair Recipes. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]")
On the other end of the spectrum, so to speak, we have Paleo Chocolate Eclairs from The Paleo Mom. They are gluten free, grain free, dairy free, refined sugar free, paleo, and primal.
![Gluten-Free and Paleo Chocolate Eclairs from The Paleo Mom. One of several fabulous homemade gluten-free chocolate eclair recipes. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]](https://glutenfreeeasily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Gluten-Free-Paleo-Chocolate-Eclairs-from-The-Paleo-Mom.jpg)
More Gluten-Free Chocolate Eclair Recipes ~ Gluten-Free Chocolate Eclair Cakes, Cream Puff/Eclair Pie, and Paris Brest
And finally, here are some more recipes in the eclair “family.” Eclair cakes and Cream Puff Pie, which is also known as Eclair Pie.
~ Caramel Paris Brest from Successfully Gluten Free ~ gluten free, vegetarian
Kristin says: “Amazing eclair dough piped in a large ring, filled with homemade creme patissier and caramel sauce. It was absolutely amazingly delicious. A stunning dessert. My youngest brother has a tendency to “suggest” dessert ideas to me – knowing I almost always will create them. This was his birthday request and it did not disappoint. Enjoy!”
Gluten-Free Caramel Paris Brest
~ Chocolate Éclair Cake from No Gluten, No Problem ~ gluten free, vegetarian
Although this cake form of Chocolate Eclairs still has multiple steps because of the four layers, all are easy to make and the results are clearly elegant and divine!
~ Chocolate Paris Brest Birthday Cake from Successfully Gluten Free ~ gluten free, vegetarian
Kristin says: “A Paris-Brest is like a giant cream puff or éclair, baked into a big ring, sliced open and filled. We wanted something a bit different that incorporated a rich, dark chocolate pudding for my daughter’s birthday, and this was a hit! It’s also a nice alternative to overly sweet birthday cakes, as there isn’t much sugar in it. Enjoy!”
Gluten-Free Chocolate Brest Cake from Successfully Gluten Free. Ready for birthday candles for her daughter’s birthday celebration!
~ Cream Puff Pie, aka Eclair Pie, from Faithfully Gluten Free ~ gluten free, vegetarian
Jeanine says: “This Gluten Free Cream Puff Pie is a pie version of my popular cream puffs. If you love cream puffs, but find them to be too much work, this pie version is for you. This pie, also known as Eclair Pie, has a beautiful crust made from the same pâte à choux that I use to make my gluten-free cream puffs.
~ Keto Chocolate Eclair Cake from All Day I Dream About Food ~ gluten free, vegetarian, low carb, keto
Carolyn always ensures that keto means not having to deprive yourself of your favorite recipes!
Reader reviews: “HOLY COW. This is a devastatingly good dessert. The meringue is almost like a crispy almond cookie. This, layered with an rich, glossy pastry cream, and top with a slightly bitter chocolate… It was a definitive moment in my life. It can’t be possible for something to taste this good… or so I thought.” and “This got 12 thumbs up at Thanksgiving. I’m the only diabetic in my fam, so I have something to prove when making dessert – and thanks, Carolyn for helping me prove it!” and “I made this cake for a party a few weeks ago and it was a huge hit!”
So there you have it! A number of fabulous homemade gluten-free chocolate eclair recipes (which can also be made as cream puffs or profiteroles), some gluten-free chocolate eclair cake recipes, and a cream puff pie (aka eclair pie) as well!
As is the case with most gfe recipe roundups, the most difficult part of all is deciding which recipe to try first! I love that there are choices that work for all of us who are gluten free—even if we need to eat dairy free, egg free, keto, vegan, or paleo!
Originally published June 22, 2013; updated August 12, 2023.
Cassidy @ Cassidy's Craveable Creations says
You’re so right Shirley… which one to make first??? They all good SO GOOD!
Shirley says
Hehe, Cassidy! Most of the time, that’s a good problem to have, right? 😉 Thanks, dear!
Shirley
amber says
OMG! These all look so fabulous. I had no idea there was a national chocolate Eclair day. Too funny. I’ve never made an Eclair, but now totally inspired to experiment. Lovely post, Shirley.
xo,
–Am
Shirley says
Amber–They really are stunning, aren’t they? If you make a gluten-free éclair, I’ll be happy to add it here on AGFD! 🙂 I’d absolutely love to see a grain-free version! 🙂
Thanks, dear! xo,
Shirley
Anne @ Engineering Dinner says
This post is heavenly! The chocolate eclair cake looks like a napoleon, which has always been one of my most favorite desserts… thanks!!!
Shirley says
Hi Anne–Always great to hear from you! 🙂 Thanks so much for the sweet and lovely feedback. Enjoy!
Shirley
Ann says
My grandson is Celiac so I would love to make these for him but could not find the actual receipes. Am I missing something,do I have to subscribe to something to get the receipes?
Shirley Braden says
Hi Ann–No, you don’t need a subscription. This is a recipe roundup meaning it’s a collection of gluten-free recipes from a bunch of folks. If you click on the title of the recipe you are interested in, you will go to the site which has the recipe. Does that make sense?
Shirley
Jill Scheibelhut says
I want chocolate eclairs so much! I don’t see the recipe here anywhere tho. Im also not a good baker but if east I want to try!
Shirley Braden says
Jill–This is a collection of recipes from individual bloggers/sites. You click on the recipe title for the recipe you’re interested in to go to the individual site to get the recipe. Happy eclair baking!
Shirley