Pastry Cream Éclairs – A Real Treat
Introduction
Éclairs are one of those classic French desserts that never fail to impress. Crispy on the outside, soft and airy on the inside, these choux pastries are filled with luscious pastry cream and often topped with a glossy chocolate glaze. Perfect for special occasions or a luxurious everyday treat, making éclairs at home can be both satisfying and delicious. This recipe focuses on creating the perfect choux pastry base and a rich, creamy filling that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
For the Choux Pastry:
- 68 g (4 ¾ tbsp) butter
- 75 ml (1/3 cup) water
- 75 ml (1/3 cup) milk
- 12 g (1 tbsp) sugar
- 2 g (½ tsp) salt
- 125 g (2 large) eggs
- 90 g (¾ cup) all-purpose flour
For the Pastry Cream Filling:
- 90 g (7 tbsp) sugar
- 2 g (½ tsp) vanilla extract
- 20 g (2 tbsp) all-purpose flour
- 12 g (1 tbsp) cornstarch
- 420 g (1 ¾ cups) milk
- 60 g (¼ cup) liquid full cream
- 22 g (1 ½ tbsp) butter
Directions
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