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Lemon Raspberry Eclairs

Lemon Raspberry Eclairs that Will Brighten Your Day

Delight in these Lemon Raspberry Eclairs, a zesty twist on traditional pastries packed with fresh citrus cream and tangy raspberry glaze.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 eclairs
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Choux Pastry
  • 1 cup filtered water
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Use for better control of salt levels
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Consider gluten-free option if needed
  • 4 large eggs Room temperature for better volume
For the Lemon Cream Filling
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar Can substitute with a sugar alternative
  • 2 units lemons Zest and juice for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pure extract for intense flavor
For the Raspberry Glaze
  • 1 cup raspberry purée Fresh or frozen raspberries can be used
  • 1 cup powdered sugar Used for a smooth texture

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Piping bag
  • Fine Mesh Sieve
  • whisk
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Lemon Raspberry Eclairs
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of filtered water and ½ cup unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir until the butter is melted, and the mixture comes to a simmer. Add 1 cup of all-purpose flour all at once, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon for about 2-3 minutes until the dough forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
  2. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture cool slightly for about 5 minutes. Begin adding 4 room-temperature eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
  3. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Transfer the choux pastry into a piping bag fitted with a large round tip. Pipe long, even logs about 4 inches long.
  4. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the eclairs are golden brown. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack.
  5. For the lemon cream filling, whisk together 3 eggs and ½ cup granulated sugar in a heatproof bowl. Place the bowl over simmering water, add the zest and juice of 2 lemons, stirring constantly until thickened.
  6. For the raspberry glaze, blend 1 cup of raspberries until smooth and strain through a fine-mesh sieve. Mix the purée with 1 cup of powdered sugar until smooth.
  7. Once the eclair shells are cooled, pierce one end of each pastry, fill with the lemon cream, and drizzle with raspberry glaze.

Notes

Allow eclairs to cool completely before filling. Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best flavor. Store unfilled eclairs in an airtight container at room temperature.