Lemon Raspberry Eclairs: Easy Indulgence for Sweet Lovers
Delight in the perfect blend of tart lemon and sweet raspberry with these easy-to-make eclairs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 eclairs 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup raspberry preserves
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a saucepan, combine water and butter; bring to a boil.
- Add flour and stir until a ball forms.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Beat in eggs one at a time until smooth.
- Pipe onto baking sheets and bake until golden.
- Let cool, then fill with cream and raspberry preserves.
- Drizzle with a lemon glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice.
Notes
- Ensure the eclairs are completely cooled before filling.
- Experiment with different fruit preserves for varied flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 eclair
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Lemon Raspberry Eclairs, Dessert, Pastry