Éclair

The earliest known recipe for éclairs appeared in the 18th century. It was a simple recipe that called for flour, water, eggs, and cream. The dough was piped into long strips and fried until golden brown. The éclairs were then filled with cream and served with a dusting of sugar.

In the 19th century, the éclair recipe evolved to include yeast. This made the dough lighter and more airy. The éclairs were also now baked instead of fried. The filling was usually a mixture of chocolate and coffee.

Today, éclairs are made with a variety of different fillings. The most popular fillings are chocolate, vanilla, and coffee. There are also many variations of éclairs, such as the chocolate-covered éclair, the strawberry éclair, and the éclair au chocolat.

Advice

When making éclairs, it is important to pay close attention to the baking process. Start by preheating the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and preparing the dough. Then, use a pastry bag to pipe the dough onto a baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes. When making the filling, it is important to make sure it is thick enough to spread. Finally, when assembling the éclair, make sure to pipe the filling onto the cooled éclair shells, then dip the tops of the shells into melted chocolate and let cool. Following these steps will ensure a perfectly delicious éclair!

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Recipes

 

Raspberry and Cream Éclairs

5/5 - 150 votes

• GLAZE
• raspberry
• salt
• confectioners sugar
• vanilla extract
• RASPBERRY CREAM
• water
• gelatin
• raspberry
• vanilla extract
• raspberry
• confectioners sugar
• honey
• heavy cream
• cream cheese
• PUFFS
• salt
• sugar
• egg
• all purpose flour
• butter

 

Classic Chocolate Éclairs

4/5 - 261 votes

• GLAZE
• bittersweet chocolate
• corn syrup
• heavy cream
• salt
• CUSTARD
• vanilla bean
• sugar
• cornstarch
• salt
• milk
• butter
• heavy cream
• egg yolk
• PUFFS
• salt
• sugar
• egg
• all purpose flour
• butter

 

Classic French Chocolate Éclair Recipe

4/5 - 91 votes

• all purpose flour
• water
• sugar
• heavy cream
• butter
• cornstarch
• salt
• vanilla extract
• milk
• egg
• semisweet chocolate
• egg yolk

 

Chocolate Éclairs

3.8/5 - 9 votes

• pastry tip
• all purpose flour
• cocoa powder
• sugar
• espresso
• salt
• vanilla bean
• milk
• bittersweet chocolate
• light corn syrup
• cornstarch
• butter
• egg yolk
• butter
• egg
• bittersweet chocolate

 

Classic Éclairs Recipe

5/5 - 1 votes

• Éclairs
• nonstick spray
• choux pastry
• vanilla pastry cream
• Glaze
• light corn syrup
• salt
• butter
• dark chocolate

 

Black & White Éclairs

5/5 - 0 votes

• Éclairs
• egg wash
• pâte à choux
• vanilla bean
• milk
• heavy cream
• salt
• cornstarch
• butter
• bittersweet chocolate
• sugar
• egg yolk
• Icings
• powdered sugar
• vanilla extract
• light corn syrup
• cocoa powder

 

Strawberries & Cream Éclairs

5/5 - 0 votes

• Éclairs
• egg wash
• pâte à choux
• vanilla bean
• strawberry jelly
• salt
• heavy cream
• sugar
• mascarpone cheese
• Glaze & Topping
• powdered sugar
• strawberry
• heavy cream

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