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Éclair Recipe

Name: Éclair
Prep time: 30 mins
Cook time: 35 mins
Yield: 8
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: choux dough: 150g; confectioner's sugar: 20g; butter: 10g; vanilla flavoring: 5g; vanilla cream: 50g

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Today, we're diving into the exquisite world of pastry with a delightful éclair as our focus. This elegant bakery item, often found in high-end patisseries and cafes, is a testament to the art of baking. The éclair boasts a golden-brown choux pastry shell, elegantly topped with a creamy white frosting that hints at the vanilla-flavored luxury within. Concealed beneath this visually appealing exterior lies a filling that's often a rich, luscious vanilla cream, custard, or whipped cream, making each bite an indulgent treat.

🌎 French: Dessert

🔥 Calories 325kcal
🍗 Protein 5g
🍚 Carbs 45g
🧈 Fat 15g

🥗 Ingredients:

choux dough (150g)
confectioner's sugar (20g)
butter (10g)
vanilla flavoring (5g)
vanilla cream (50g)

🍳 How to cook (8 servings):

Cooking Time: 35 minsPreperation Time: 30 mins

Preparing the Choux Pastry

Begin by preheating your oven. Mix water, butter, salt, and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until melted. Add flour, stirring vigorously, until a dough forms. Remove from heat, gradually add in eggs, and beat until smooth. Pipe onto a baking sheet in long shapes and bake until golden and puffed.

Making the Filling

Combine milk, sugar, and vanilla in a saucepan and bring to a boil. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and cornstarch. Temper the eggs with the hot milk, return to heat, and stir until thickened. Cool before use.

Preparing the Frosting

Whisk together confectioner's sugar, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust the thickness with a little milk if necessary.

Assembling the Éclair

Slice the cooled pastry shells in half. Fill with the cream filling, then spread or pipe the frosting on top. Optional: garnish with decorative elements.

⭐️ Nutrition facts:

This pastry is rich in carbohydrates, primarily from sugar and flour, and fats, courtesy of the butter or cream used. It also offers some protein from the eggs and milk included in the recipe. While delicious, it's generally considered an indulgent treat rather than a health food.