Description
These éclairs combine classic choux pastry with a delicate rose-flavored cream, offering a sophisticated dessert experience.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon rose water
- 1/4 teaspoon red food coloring (optional)
- 2 ounces dark chocolate, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt. Bring to a rolling boil.
- Remove from heat and immediately add flour, stirring vigorously until a ball of dough forms.
- Return to low heat and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to dry out the dough.
- Transfer dough to a mixing bowl. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until fully incorporated and the dough is smooth and glossy.
- Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe 4-inch long éclairs onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed. Turn off oven and let éclairs cool inside with the door ajar for 15 minutes to prevent collapsing.
- For the rose cream, whip heavy cream with sugar and rose water until stiff peaks form. Add red food coloring if desired.
- Once éclairs are cool, slice them horizontally. Fill the bottom half with rose cream.
- Dip the top half of each éclair in melted dark chocolate.
- Place the chocolate-dipped top onto the cream-filled bottom.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the dough is well-dried on the stovetop to achieve a crisp éclair.
- Do not open the oven door during the initial baking phase to prevent éclairs from deflating.
- Adjust the amount of rose water to your preference for a stronger or lighter rose flavor.
- For a smooth chocolate coating, melt chocolate gently over a double boiler or in the microwave in short intervals.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 éclair
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg