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Lemon Raspberry Eclairs

Lemon Raspberry Eclairs: Bright, Flavorful Treats to Savour

Lemon Raspberry Eclairs are a delicious dessert that combines zesty lemon cream and sweet raspberry glaze.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 12 eclairs
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Choux Pastry
  • 1 cup Water Essential for creating steam.
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter For rich flavor.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be used.
  • 4 large Eggs Beaten.
  • 1 pinch Salt To enhance flavors.
Lemon Cream Filling
  • 4 large Egg Yolks Adds richness.
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar Balances lemon tartness.
  • ½ cup Fresh Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed is best.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Amplifies lemon flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For smooth filling.
Raspberry Glaze
  • 1 cup Raspberries Fresh or frozen.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sweetens and thickens glaze.
Optional Toppings
  • as needed Powdered Sugar For dusting.
  • as needed Fresh Berries For garnish.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Piping bag
  • Baking Sheet
  • blender
  • fine sieve

Method
 

Steps
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt, bring to a boil.
  2. Remove from heat, stir in flour until a smooth dough forms.
  3. Let cool for 5 minutes before adding beaten eggs one at a time.
  4. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare baking sheet.
  5. Pipe dough into strips and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.
  6. Combine egg yolks, sugar, and lemon zest in a bowl, mix until smooth.
  7. Gradually add lemon juice over medium heat until thickened.
  8. Blend raspberries until smooth, strain to remove seeds.
  9. Mix strained puree with powdered sugar for glaze.
  10. Fill cooled eclairs with lemon cream and dip into raspberry glaze.

Nutrition

Serving: 1eclairCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow eclairs to cool completely before filling to avoid sogginess.

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