Coffee Eclairs Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 400���F (200���C).
• STEP 2.In a saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and stir in flour until a smooth dough forms.
• STEP 3.Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip. Pipe 4-inch long strips onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• STEP 4.Bake the pastry shells for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and puffed. Remove from the oven and let them cool completely.
• STEP 5.In a mixing bowl, whip cream, coffee extract, and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Fill the cooled pastry shells with the coffee cream.
• STEP 6.In a small saucepan, heat cream and coffee until hot but not boiling. Remove from heat and stir in powdered sugar until smooth. Drizzle the coffee glaze over the filled eclairs.
• STEP 7.Chill the coffee eclairs in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to pipe the pastry strips evenly to ensure even baking and uniform size.
• You can use instant coffee granules or espresso powder for the coffee flavor.
• For a more indulgent version, you can dip the filled eclairs in melted chocolate before chilling.

Storage and Serving

• Store the coffee eclairs in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
• Serve the eclairs chilled for the best texture and flavor.
• Dust the eclairs with powdered sugar or cocoa powder before serving for an extra touch of elegance.