Eclair with custard cream

Description

Perfectly pairs with tea and coffee. Éclairs are a delicious dessert that can also be used to make cakes. For the filling, you can use not only custard cream but also condensed milk or a cottage cheese filling (which is especially great in summer). Serve éclairs well chilled, either cooled down or slightly warm.

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   For the cream: pour milk into a saucepan and place over heat.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Meanwhile, combine the flour with sugar, mix, then add the egg yolks and whisk with a whisk.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Gradually pour the hot milk into the bowl with the yolks, flour, and sugar, whisking continuously with a whisk.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Pour the resulting mixture back into the saucepan and place over heat. Cook the cream until a thick consistency forms, then beat thoroughly for several seconds.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Add the butter and vanilla, mix well, and remove from heat.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Cover the pot with plastic wrap and leave until cooled.

7. 7

   Step 7

   For the dough: in a saucepan, combine milk, water, butter, sugar, salt, and place over heat; bring the mixture to a boil.

8. 8

   Step 8

   As soon as you notice the liquid boiling, immediately add the flour and vigorously mix with a wooden spatula until a single lump forms.

9. 9

   Step 9

   Add the eggs one at a time to the slightly cooled dough; the dough will become elastic and soft.

10. 10

    Step 10

    Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place a tablespoon of dough each, spaced slightly apart.

11. 11

    Step 11

    Place the baking sheet in a preheated oven at 220 degrees for 10 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 180 degrees and bake for another 15-20 minutes.

12. 12

    Step 12

    Remove the eclairs from the baking sheet, let them cool, and make small openings (pockets) in each with a sharp knife.

13. 13

    Step 13

    Using a spoon or a piping bag, fill the cooled eclairs with custard cream.

14. 14

    Step 14

    Mix the powdered sugar with cocoa, then add warm milk and vanilla, and beat until a smooth mixture forms.

15. 15

    Step 15

    Dip each eclair in chocolate glaze and let it set. Enjoy the delicious pastry.