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French cream for eclairs
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French cream for eclairs

20 min4 serv.19 февр. 2026 г.

Description

The recipe won't take much time. If you want a thicker cream, you can add more butter. To flavor the cream, you can use vanilla, lemon zest, or cognac. Serve chilled.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Step 1

    Prepare all the ingredients for making the cream.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Step 2

    Break the eggs into a bowl and mix in the starch and vanilla. You can add a little milk from the total amount.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Step 3

    Mix the milk with sugar and place over heat. Bring to a boil.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Step 4

    While continuously stirring the eggs, pour in the hot milk. Then return the entire mixture to the heat.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Step 5

    Stirring constantly, bring to a thick consistency over low heat.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    Step 6

    Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the butter. It will melt immediately. Mix it into the cream. Cover the cream with a lid and let it cool.

  7. 7

    Step 7

    Step 7

    The cooled cream will become even thicker. Use it to fill eclairs. Enjoy your treat!