Description
Lemon Raspberry Eclairs are a delightful treat that marries the tartness of fresh lemon with the sweetness of ripe raspberries, all encased in a light and airy choux pastry. Perfect for any celebration, brunch, or as a sweet indulgence, these eclairs are not only visually stunning but also offer a refreshing burst of flavor. With easy-to-follow instructions, even beginner bakers can create these elegant pastries. The customizable filling allows you to play with flavors, making them suitable for various occasions. Impress your guests with these gourmet creations that taste as exquisite as they look.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a saucepan, combine water and butter until boiling. Stir in flour and salt until smooth.
- Let the mixture cool slightly, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well until smooth.
- Transfer the dough into a piping bag and pipe long strips onto baking sheets.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
- For the cream filling, whisk together heavy cream, lemon juice, zest, sugar, cornstarch, milk, egg yolks, and vanilla over low heat until thickened. Cool completely.
- Fill cooled eclairs with cream using a piping bag.
- Top each eclair with a mixture of fresh raspberries blended with powdered sugar and lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 eclair (50g)
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg