Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions for Lemon Raspberry Eclairs
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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Notes
Store eclair shells in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Assemble just before serving to keep them crisp.
