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Pistachio Éclairs

Pistachio Éclairs: Irresistible Creamy Delights to Make Today

Pistachio Éclairs are deliciously creamy pastries filled with pistachio cream and topped with dark chocolate glaze.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 éclairs
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Choux Pastry
  • 0.5 cups Butter unsalted
  • 1 cups Water
  • 1 cups All-purpose flour
  • 4 large Eggs at room temperature
For the Pistachio Cream Filling
  • 0.5 cups Plain pistachio paste unsweetened
  • 1 cups Heavy cream whipped
For the Dark Chocolate Glaze
  • 4 oz Dark chocolate melting quality
  • 0.5 cups Heavy cream
Optional Enhancements
  • 1 drops Food coloring optional
  • 0.25 cups Crushed pistachios for garnish

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • Piping Bag
  • Baking sheets
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Choux Pastry: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and ½ cup of butter, boiling quickly. Stir in 1 cup of all-purpose flour until forming a ball. Cool, then mix in 4 eggs one at a time until smooth.
  2. Pipe the Éclairs: Preheat oven to 425°F. Pipe lines of dough onto parchment-lined sheets, smoothing peaks. Bake for 10 mins at 425°F, then reduce to 375°F and bake for another 20 mins until golden.
  3. Make the Pistachio Filling: Whip 1 cup of heavy cream until soft peaks, fold in ½ cup of pistachio paste, and chill for at least 30 mins.
  4. Prepare the Glaze: Melt 4 oz of dark chocolate with ½ cup of heavy cream over low heat, stirring until smooth. Cool slightly.
  5. Assemble the Éclairs: Poke holes in cooled pastry shells, fill with pistachio cream, dip tops in chocolate glaze, and add crushed pistachios if desired.
  6. Chill and Serve: Let éclairs set, then refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving for optimal flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1éclairCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 110mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best results, use room temperature eggs and quality dark chocolate. Assemble just before serving for the best texture.

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