Eclairs II

Jun 10, 2023June 10, 20230 170
Classic Eclairs recipe with a twist
in Pastry

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars
Loading...

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
1 cup water
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
1 package instant vanilla pudding mix
2 1/2 cups cold milk
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup confectioners ' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 squares semisweet chocolate
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup confectioners ' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons hot water

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
330
Sugar
28g
Fat
21g
Eclairs are a classic French pastry that have been enjoyed for centuries. These light and airy pastries are made from choux pastry and are typically filled with a rich pastry cream or whipped cream and topped with chocolate ganache. This recipe puts a twist on the classic eclair by filling them with a vanilla pudding mixture. It's the perfect balance of sweet and creamy, making it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2.In a medium saucepan, bring butter and water to boil. Add flour and salt all at once and stir vigorously over medium heat until mixture forms a ball (about 1 minute).
3.Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
4.Add eggs, one at a time, stirring well after each addition. Continue mixing until dough is smooth and glossy.
5.Using a piping bag, pipe 12 eclairs onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack.
6.In a medium bowl, whisk together pudding mix and milk until smooth and thickened.
7.In another bowl, beat heavy cream, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Fold in the pudding mixture.
8.When eclairs have cooled, slice them open lengthwise and fill with the pudding mixture.
9.In a small saucepan, melt chocolate and butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in sugar, vanilla, and hot water until smooth.
10.Dip the top of the filled eclairs in the chocolate glaze and let set on a wire rack before serving.

PROS

Eclairs are a classic and delicious pastry that is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.

These eclairs have a unique twist with the addition of vanilla pudding filling.

CONS

Eclairs are not the healthiest dessert option and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

They also require some skill in piping and filling, making them a bit more challenging to make.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While eclairs are not particularly healthy, the vanilla pudding filling does offer some nutritional benefits.
Vanilla has been shown to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that can help boost overall health and wellbeing.

Print

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.