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Lemon Raspberry

Lemon Raspberry Eclairs That Elevate Your Dessert Game

Delightful Lemon Raspberry eclairs bring irresistible flavor and versatile customization to your dessert table.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 eclairs
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Choux Pastry
  • 1 cup water Essential for forming the pastry dough; it creates steam to help eclairs rise.
  • ½ cup unsalted butter Helps achieve that rich flavor without adding extra salt.
  • 1 cup choux pastry flour Special flour for creating the light and airy structure essential to the eclairs.
  • 4 large eggs Use room-temperature eggs for the best incorporation and fluffiness.
For the Lemon Cream Filling
  • 1 cup heavy cream Needs to be chilled for perfect whipping.
  • 1 large lemon zest & juice Freshly grated zest and juice bring bright, zesty flavor.
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar Adds just the right sweetness.
For the Raspberry Glaze
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries Key flavor for the glaze; can use thawed frozen raspberries if fresh aren’t available.
  • 1 cup powdered sugar Sweetens the glaze and ensures a smooth consistency.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Piping Bag
  • large mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • fine-mesh sieve

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Lemon Raspberry Eclairs
  1. In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of water and ½ cup of unsalted butter to a rolling boil over medium heat. Once boiling, remove from heat and quickly stir in 1 cup of choux pastry flour until a smooth dough forms. Allow the dough to cool for about 5 minutes, then incorporate 4 room-temperature eggs one at a time, mixing vigorously until the dough is shiny and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
  2. Transfer the choux pastry dough into a piping bag fitted with a large round tip. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then pipe long strips of dough about 4 inches long. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes, until the eclairs are puffed up and golden brown. Do not open the oven during baking.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whip 1 cup of chilled heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold in the zest and juice of 1 large lemon along with ¼ cup of granulated sugar. Mix until fully combined and creamy.
  4. For the raspberry glaze, blend 1 cup of fresh or thawed raspberries with 1 cup of powdered sugar until smooth. Adjust sweetness by adding more powdered sugar or blend in a touch of lemon juice.
  5. Once the eclairs have cooled completely, slice each one in half lengthwise. Fill each eclair with the lemon cream filling, then drizzle or dip the tops into the raspberry glaze.

Nutrition

Serving: 1eclairCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store eclair shells in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Assemble just before serving to keep them crisp.

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