Pistachio Éclair

The Pistachio Éclair is a delightful twist on the classic French pastry, filled with a luscious pistachio cream and topped with a glossy pistachio glaze. This gluten-free dessert offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it an elegant treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

• Water - 125 ml
• Butter - 50 g
• Gluten-free all-purpose flour - 65 g
• Eggs - 2 large
• Pistachio paste - 50 g
• Heavy cream - 200 ml
• Powdered sugar - 30 g
• Vanilla extract - 1 tsp
• Pistachio nuts (finely chopped) - for garnish

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. In a saucepan, combine the water and butter, and bring to a boil.
3. Once boiling, remove from heat and add the gluten-free flour, stirring quickly until a dough forms.
4. Return the saucepan to low heat and continue stirring for about 2-3 minutes until the dough dries slightly and pulls away from the sides.
5. Remove from heat and let the dough cool for about 5 minutes.
6. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
7. Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip and pipe 10 cm long strips onto the prepared baking tray.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden and puffed. Do not open the oven door during baking.
9. While the éclairs cool, prepare the pistachio cream by whipping the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
10. In a separate bowl, mix the pistachio paste and powdered sugar until combined, then fold in the whipped cream gently.
11. Once the éclairs are cool, use a small knife to create a slit on the side and fill each éclair with the pistachio cream using a piping bag.
12. To make the glaze, mix a little pistachio paste with water to achieve a smooth consistency, then dip the tops of the filled éclairs into the glaze.
13. Garnish with finely chopped pistachio nuts and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbs: 22 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 120 mg
• Total Fat: 23 g
• Saturated Fat: 12 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Pistachios are rich in healthy fats and protein, which can help with satiety and muscle repair.
• The use of gluten-free ingredients makes this dessert suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.

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