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Lemon Raspberry Eclairs

Lemon Raspberry Eclairs That Will Brighten Your Day

Indulge in delightful Lemon Raspberry Eclairs, a perfect treat that combines zesty lemon cream and tangy raspberry glaze.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 eclairs
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Choux Pastry
  • 1 cup water Provides moisture
  • 0.5 cup butter Can substitute with margarine
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Gluten-free flour can also be used
  • 4 pcs eggs Essential for puffed texture
  • 2 tbl granulated sugar
For the Lemon Cream Filling
  • 1 tbl lemon zest Fresh zest preferred
  • 2 tbl lemon juice
  • 1 cup heavy cream Whipped coconut cream for dairy-free
For the Raspberry Glaze
  • 1 cup frozen raspberries Thaw before use
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • piping bag
  • Fine Mesh Strainer

Method
 

Choux Pastry Preparation
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 0.5 cup of butter, bringing it to a boil.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of flour until a smooth ball forms.
  3. Allow to cool slightly before incorporating 4 beaten eggs, one at a time.
Baking Eclairs
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pipe choux pastry onto a lined baking sheet.
  2. Bake for 20-25 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
Filling Preparation
  1. Whip 1 cup of heavy cream until soft peaks, then fold in 0.25 cup of powdered sugar, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and lemon zest.
Raspberry Glaze Preparation
  1. Heat 1 cup of thawed raspberries and 0.5 cup of powdered sugar over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
  2. Strain the mixture to achieve a smooth raspberry glaze.
Eclair Assembly
  1. Cool eclair shells completely before making a slit to fill with lemon cream.
  2. Drizzle raspberry glaze over each filled eclair before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1eclairCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These eclairs are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for 1 day at room temperature or 2 days in the fridge.

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