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Exquisite Eclairs with Silky Custard Sauce: A Classic French Deligh

Exquisite Éclairs with Silky Custard Sauce

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Indulge in the sophisticated delight of Exquisite Éclairs with Silky Custard Sauce, a classic French pastry that elevates any dessert table. These airy choux pastries are filled with a velvety custard sauce, creating a perfect balance of texture and flavor. Ideal for celebrations or simple family dinners, these éclairs are sure to impress your guests while satisfying your sweet cravings. With easy-to-follow instructions, anyone can master this elegant treat and bring a touch of French cuisine to their home.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: Makes approximately 10 éclairs 1x

Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Preheat your oven to 190 °C (374 °F). In a saucepan, combine water, milk, butter, sugar, and salt; bring to a boil.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in cake flour until fully incorporated. Return to heat until a film forms on the bottom.
  3. Cool slightly, then mix in eggs until smooth. Pipe onto a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes at 190 °C, then reduce temperature to 175 °C (347 °F) and bake for another 20 minutes.
  4. For the custard sauce, whisk egg yolk and sugar; add cornstarch and milk until smooth. Cook over medium heat until thickened; stir in butter and chill.
  5. Fill cooled éclairs with chilled custard sauce using a piping bag.
  • Author: Tisha
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 éclair
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 40mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: <1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg