- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Quick summary
“Delight yourself with this Strawberry Eclair, a fusion of French and Brazilian flavors. Ideal for those who want to try something special, with a unique flavor and an elegant appearance.”
What you need to know
- Delicate and tasty, this strawberry éclair offers a combination of Brazilian and French flavors.
- Practical preparation, without many ingredients or steps, makes it easy to make at home.
- The chocolate and heavy cream topping creates a tasty contrast with the strawberry filling.
Ingredients
Main
- Dough: 1 cup of water, 1/2 cup of butter, 1 cup of wheat flour, 4 eggs, 1 pinch of salt.
- Filling: 2 cups heavy cream, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup chopped strawberries.
- Topping: 200g semi-sweet chocolate, 1/4 cup heavy cream.
Instructions
Principal
- Start by preheating the oven to 200°C.
- In a pot, place the water, butter, and the pinch of salt. Bring to heat until the butter melts and the mixture starts to boil.
- Add the wheat flour all at once, stirring vigorously until a dough forms that pulls away from the bottom of the pan.
- Remove from heat and add the eggs, one by one, mixing well after each addition.
- With the help of a ladle, place portions of the batter on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for about 25 minutes or until the éclairs are golden and risen.
- Meanwhile, whip the heavy cream with the sugar until firm peaks form and add the chopped strawberries, mixing delicately.
- After the éclairs have cooled, make a hole in the base of each one and fill with the strawberry cream using a piping syringe.
- Melt the semi-sweet chocolate and mix with the heavy cream until homogeneous.
- Pour the topping over the already filled éclairs and let cool before serving.
Chef's tips
- For a more fluid topping, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form before adding the strawberries.
- For a better result in the topping, reserve a little of the heavy cream to whip the chocolate.
- If the topping melts during filling, it may be necessary to fill the éclairs in smaller portions.
Variations
- For a more intense flavor, you can add a little vanilla to the heavy cream.
- Replacing wheat flour with rice flour, you can get a similar and healthier texture.
- For a more elaborate presentation, you can make the dough portions in a heart shape.
Substitutions
- For the strawberry filling, you can replace the heavy cream with condensed milk.
- If you can't find bittersweet chocolate, you can replace it with white chocolate.
- Instead of wheat flour, you can use whole wheat flour.
How to store
- Let the eclairs cool completely before serving.
- To store, place them in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Can it be frozen?
- Freezing this dish is not recommended, as the texture may be affected.
- To store temporarily, place the éclairs in an airtight container and keep in a cool place.
- To thaw, steam them for a few minutes before serving.
What to serve with
To accompany, it is suggested to serve with vanilla ice cream or iced tea.
