Lemon Raspberry Eclairs
Delightful eclairs infused with zesty lemon curd and fresh raspberries, perfect for any summer occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/2 cup lemon curd
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a saucepan, combine the water and butter; bring to a boil.
- Add the flour all at once, stirring vigorously until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- Remove the pan from the heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
- Using a piping bag, pipe the dough onto a lined baking sheet in 4-inch strips.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and the eclairs are hollow inside.
- For the filling, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Once cooled, carefully split the eclairs and fill them with the lemon curd and whipped cream mixture.
- Top the filled eclairs with fresh raspberries and a sprinkle of lemon zest for a burst of color and flavor.
Notes
For best taste, enjoy the eclairs the same day they are made. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 eclair
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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