French Peaches and Cream Éclairs

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 19
French Peaches and Cream Éclairs – Indulge in Delightful Pastry Treats!
in Pastry

Prep

30 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

1 hour 20 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup unsalted butter , cut into 4 pieces
2 tablespoons Bourbon or 2 tablespoons dark rum
1 lb firm-ripe peaches or 1 lb nectarine
2 tablespoons sugar , divided
1 1/4 cups chilled heavy cream
1 teaspoon Bourbon or 1 teaspoon dark rum

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10
Calories
480
Sugar
34g
Fat
34g
This classic French pastry is an elegant dessert that consists of choux pastry filled with a light and airy cream filling and topped with a sweet glaze. The Peaches and Cream Éclairs are a delightful twist on the traditional vanilla-flavored filling and offer a more fruity and fresh-tasting alternative. The pastry shell is light, airy, and crispy, and the filling is smooth, creamy, and bursting with the flavor of fresh peaches. This pastry is perfect for any occasion, from a fancy dinner party to a casual gathering with friends and family. Serve it chilled and watch everyone rave about it!

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 400°F.
2.In a medium saucepan, heat 6 tablespoons butter, 3/4 cup water, and 1/4 teaspoon salt over medium-high heat until butter is melted and mixture is simmering.
3.Add 3/4 cup flour and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until mixture forms a dough and pulls away from sides of the pan.
4.Remove from heat and let cool for 2 minutes.
5.Add eggs one at a time, beating vigorously with a wooden spoon until fully incorporated and dough is smooth.
6.Transfer dough to a pastry bag fitted with a 5/8-inch plain tip and pipe 10-inch-long eclairs onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
7.Bake 20 minutes, then reduce oven to 350°F and bake 25-30 minutes more or until puffed and golden-brown.
8.Remove from oven and pierce each eclair once with a skewer to allow steam to escape.
9.Cool on a wire rack.
10.Meanwhile, bring sugar, water, and 1/8 teaspoon salt to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
11.Add 1/4 cup butter and stir until melted and smooth.
12.Remove from heat and stir in bourbon or dark rum.
13.Cut peaches into thin slices and toss with 1 tablespoon sugar.
14.In a large bowl, beat cream, remaining 1 tablespoon sugar, and bourbon or dark rum until stiff peaks form.
15.Slice eclairs in half horizontally and fill with whipped cream and peaches.
16.Drizzle with glaze and serve chilled.

PROS

This pastry is a delightful treat that can be enjoyed by anyone as a dessert or snack.

The light, fluffy, and crisp pastry shells with a creamy and fruity filling make for an irresistible combination.

This is an excellent pastry to serve on special occasions or when you want to treat yourself or loved ones.

CONS

This pastry contains high amounts of sugar, fat, and calories and should be consumed in moderation.

It takes a significant amount of time and effort to prepare the pastry dough and fillings.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite being high in calories, sugar, and fat, this pastry does have some nutritional benefits.
The peaches contain vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants that help support overall health and reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer.
The heavy cream provides calcium, vitamin A, and healthy fats that promote strong bones and healthy skin.
The pastry shell is made of flour, which is a good source of carbohydrates, fiber, and minerals such as iron and potassium.

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