Description
Lemon Raspberry Éclairs are a delightful dessert featuring a light choux pastry filled with a creamy mixture of lemon curd, fresh raspberries, and whipped cream, offering a perfect balance of tart and sweet flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
1/2 cup Water
1/2 cup Milk
1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
1 cup All-Purpose Flour
4 large Eggs
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/2 cup Fresh Raspberries, plus extra for garnish
1/2 cup Lemon Curd
1 cup Heavy Cream
1/4 cup Powdered Sugar
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- In a saucepan, heat the water, milk, butter, and salt over medium heat until boiling. Remove from heat and stir in the flour until it forms a ball
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then beat in the eggs one at a time until smooth
- Pipe the dough onto the prepared baking sheet in 4-inch strips
- Bake for 20 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golde
- Let the pastries cool completely before filling
- Whip the cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form. Gently fold in the lemon curd and raspberries
- Slice the éclairs open along one side and fill them with the lemon raspberry cream using a piping bag
- Garnish with extra raspberries and serve with a dusting of powdered sugar or a glaze if desired
Notes
Tip: Allow the assembled éclairs to rest in the refrigerator for at least an hour to enhance the flavors.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 éclair
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg