Description
Indulge in the elegance of Exquisite Éclairs with Silky Custard Sauce, a classic French dessert that captivates both the eyes and palate. These light, airy pastries are filled with a rich, velvety custard that melts in your mouth, making them ideal for any celebration or intimate gathering. Whether you’re hosting a sophisticated dinner party or simply satisfying your sweet cravings, these delightful éclairs will impress your guests and elevate your dessert game. Easy to customize with various fillings and toppings, they are as versatile as they are delicious. Get ready to master this timeless French treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 45 g butter
- 50 g water
- 50 g milk
- 1 g salt
- 2 g sugar
- 60 g cake flour
- 110 g eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 15 g sugar
- 12.5 g cornstarch
- 125 g milk
- 10 g unsalted butter
- 80 g heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 190 °C (374 °F). In a saucepan, heat water, milk, butter, sugar, and salt until boiling. Remove from heat.
- Stir in flour until a dough forms. Return to medium heat until it pulls away from the pan.
- Let cool slightly before adding eggs gradually while mixing until smooth.
- Pipe the dough onto a lined baking sheet and dust lightly with powdered sugar.
- Bake for 20 minutes at 190 °C, then reduce heat to 175 °C (347 °F) for another 20 minutes until golden brown. Cool on a rack.
- For the custard sauce: Whisk egg yolk and sugar; add cornstarch and milk until smooth. Cook over medium heat until thickened; stir in butter.
- Chill custard and fold in whipped cream before piping into cooled éclairs.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg