Description
Strawberry Eclair is a delightful dessert made with choux pastry filled with creamy strawberry-flavored custard and topped with a sweet glaze.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup strawberry glaze
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a saucepan, combine water and butter; bring to a boil.
- Stir in flour until the mixture forms a ball.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Pipe the dough onto a baking sheet in 4-inch strips.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool completely before filling.
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in chopped strawberries.
- Fill the cooled eclairs with the strawberry cream mixture.
- Drizzle with strawberry glaze before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the eclairs are completely cool before filling to prevent sogginess.
- Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 eclair
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg