Vanilla Custard Choux Eclair

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1
Indulge in the classic Vanilla Custard Choux Eclair recipe with creamy filling and sweet icing
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

40 g cornflour
35 g unsalted butter
350 ml milk
1 egg
1 vanilla bean
65 g white sugar
120 g icing sugar
1 drop food coloring
2 teaspoons water

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
205
Sugar
22g
Fat
8g
The Vanilla Custard Choux Eclair is a classic French pastry. Popular worldwide, it’s an indulgent dessert which is created by filling a light choux pastry with luscious vanilla cream and topping it with sweet icing. Eclairs are traditionally baked rather than fried and are known for their crispy outer layer and moist center. The ingredients used in this recipe make it perfect for celebrating special occasions, such as birthdays or weddings. It also makes a great tea time snack or dessert after any meal. Whether filled with cream or other delicious fillings, eclairs are always a crowd-pleaser.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 200°C
2.Sift the cornflour and set it aside.
3.Add milk and butter to a saucepan and bring to the boil. Remove from heat once butter has melted completely. Scrape the seeds from the vanilla pod and add them to the saucepan, then stir in the cornflour until properly combined.
4.Whisk in the egg and sugar, stirring continuously, then return to the heat for 3 minutes. Ensure to whisk the mixture until it thickens.
5.Transfer the custard mixture to a piping bag and pipe it into the eclairs until they are full.
6.Mix the icing sugar with a drop of food coloring and two teaspoons of water to form the icing. Mix it until it is free of any lumps.
7.Dip or spread the top of the eclairs with the icing after they have cooled.
8.Serve and enjoy!

PROS

The Vanilla Custard Choux Eclair is an indulgent dessert with a rich creamy filling and a sweet glazing.
It makes a perfect mini treat for everybody.

CONS

As with any sweet treat, the Vanilla Custard Choux Eclair is rich in sugars and fats, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
It may not be suitable for people with dietary restrictions.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While not particularly healthy, the Vanilla Custard Choux Eclair can provide a quick boost of energy, thanks to its high sugar content. Vanilla, which is present in both the filling and the icing of the eclairs, has been linked to reducing anxiety and providing relaxation effects. However, the health benefits of vanilla are still being studied.

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