Description
Lemon Raspberry Eclairs are a vibrant and refreshing dessert that beautifully combines the zesty brightness of lemon and the sweet-tart flavor of fresh raspberries. These elegant pastries are perfect for any occasion, from casual get-togethers to special celebrations. With a light choux pastry that puffs up perfectly in the oven and a creamy lemon filling, they’re not only delicious but also a stunning addition to your dessert table. Plus, this easy-to-follow recipe makes it simple for anyone to create these delightful treats at home, impressing friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a saucepan, combine water and butter over medium heat until melted. Stir in salt and flour until it forms a ball.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth.
- Pipe long strips onto lined baking sheets and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- For the cream filling, whisk together heavy cream, sugar, cornstarch, milk, egg yolks, lemon juice, and zest in another saucepan. Cook on medium heat while whisking until thickened. Cool completely before using.
- Slice each eclair open lengthwise, fill with lemon cream, and top with fresh raspberries.
- Mix powdered sugar with lemon juice for glaze; drizzle over eclairs before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 eclair (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg