Pâtisserie Éclair

Pâtisserie Éclair is a delicate French pastry filled with rich cream and topped with a glossy chocolate glaze. This Kosher version maintains the traditional flavors while adhering to dietary restrictions, making it a perfect treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

• Water - 125 ml
• Unsalted margarine - 50 g
• All-purpose flour - 75 g
• Eggs - 2 large
• Sugar - 15 g
• Vanilla extract - 5 ml
• Salt - 1 g
• Pastry cream - 200 g
• Dark chocolate (dairy-free) - 100 g
• Coconut oil - 10 g

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. In a saucepan, combine water and margarine over medium heat until the margarine is melted.
3. Add flour and salt to the saucepan, stirring vigorously until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
4. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes. Then, add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
5. Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip. Pipe 10 cm long strips onto the prepared baking tray, leaving space between each.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and puffed. Do not open the oven door during baking.
7. While the éclairs cool, prepare the pastry cream by mixing sugar, vanilla extract, and prepared cream together until smooth.
8. Once the éclairs are completely cooled, use a small knife to make a hole at each end and pipe the pastry cream inside.
9. To make the glaze, melt the dark chocolate and coconut oil together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth.
10. Dip the top of each filled éclair into the chocolate glaze, allowing excess to drip off. Place on a wire rack to set.
11. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

• Calories: 300
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
• Water: 0.125 L

Health Benefits

• Provides a delightful treat without compromising on Kosher dietary laws.
• Can be made with dairy-free ingredients, suitable for those with lactose intolerance.

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