Lemon Raspberry Eclairs
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Lemon Raspberry Eclairs, a perfect dessert to impress family and friends. This exquisite treat combines a light and airy pastry shell filled with rich lemon cream, complemented by vibrant fresh raspberries. Each bite offers a refreshing balance of tangy citrus and sweet berries, making them ideal for any celebration or special occasion. Surprisingly simple to prepare, these eclairs will quickly become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 eclairs 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to the appropriate temperature.
- In a saucepan, simmer water and butter until melted. Stir in flour and salt until it forms a smooth ball.
- Allow the dough to cool slightly before adding eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Pipe the dough onto parchment paper in long lines and bake until golden brown.
- For the filling, whisk together heavy cream, lemon juice, zest, sugar, cornstarch, milk, egg yolks, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Once cooled, cut open each eclair and fill with the lemon mixture.
- Top with fresh raspberries tossed in powdered sugar mixed with lemon juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 eclair (70g)
- Calories: 186
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 84mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 86mg
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