Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Lemon Raspberry Eclairs, a perfect fusion of zesty lemon and sweet raspberries encased in airy choux pastry. This exquisite dessert is not only visually stunning but also bursting with fresh flavors, making it an ideal choice for any celebration or a sweet moment at home. The light and creamy lemon filling complements the tartness of raspberries, creating a refreshing treat that will leave your guests wanting more. With simple steps and easy-to-follow instructions, you can impress everyone with these gourmet pastries without breaking a sweat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt over medium heat until the butter melts.
- Remove from heat and stir in flour until a dough forms. Return to heat briefly to dry out.
- Allow the dough to cool slightly before adding eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Pipe long lines of choux pastry onto a lined baking sheet. Bake for about 20-25 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- For the filling, whisk together heavy cream, lemon juice, zest, sugar, cornstarch, milk, egg yolks, and vanilla extract. Cook until thickened.
- Once cooled, fill eclairs with lemon cream and top with powdered sugar mixed with lemon juice and fresh raspberries.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 eclair (60g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 90mg