Eclairs with buttercream
Description
Delicious baked goods for the whole family. Éclairs with cream filling are, perhaps, my children’s favourite treat—and mine too, if I’m honest! For a long time we treated ourselves to shop-bought ones, but one day I made them at home and was pleasantly surprised at how simple it can be, and flavour-wise the éclairs turned out no worse than from the store. So here’s a recipe that worked well for me. Good luck. You can serve them with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Prepare all ingredients.
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Step 2
2. Bring the water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt, butter, and bring everything to a boil again.
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Step 3
3. Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the flour.
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Step 4
4. Quickly mix everything until the dough is smooth and even.
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Step 5
5. Let the dough cool slightly, then add the eggs one at a time, stirring the dough with a spoon or spatula after each addition. First add two eggs, one at a time. Beat the third egg in a separate bowl and add it to the dough one tablespoon at a time. If needed, add another egg the same way. Depending on the variety of eggs, you may use as few as 2.5 or as many as 3 or 4.
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Step 6
6. The dough should end up quite soft but still hold its shape well.
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Step 7
7. Using a pastry bag or a teaspoon, pipe or drop the dough onto the baking sheet as small logs, leaving a little space between each one.
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Step 8
8. Bake in an oven preheated to 180 degrees for about 30 minutes. The éclairs should rise well and take on a slightly golden tint. Cool the finished éclairs on a wire rack.
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Step 9
9. Meanwhile, prepare the cream filling. Beat the cream cheese with powdered sugar. Separately, whip the cream. Combine the cream and cheese and beat everything together until smooth.
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Step 10
10. Fill the éclairs with the prepared cream.
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Step 11
11. Before serving, decorate the eclairs to your taste. You can dust them with powdered sugar or drizzle them with melted chocolate.