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These are the ultimate treat for coffee lovers. Be sure to cook your éclairs until they are golden and crisp to avoid soggy pastry.
MAKES 16
PREPARATION TIME: 1 HR 20 MINS COOKING TIME: 30 MINS
BEST SERVED ON THE DAY OF BAKING
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© 2024 Alison Thompson / Tuttle Publishing · Reproduced with permission.
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Len favorited Coffee Éclairs
19 Apr 23:07
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Pam favorited Coffee Éclairs
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Tuttle Publishing published her project Coffee Éclairs
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Step 1
Make the Choux Pastry and the Vanilla Custard.
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Step 2
Preheat the oven to 360°F (180°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment baking paper.
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Step 3
Place the Choux Pastry into a piping bag fitted with a 5⁄8 in (15 mm) plain nozzle. Pipe 16 éclairs, each 4 in (10 cm) long, onto the prepared sheets.
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Step 4
Brush the éclairs with the egg wash and bake for 25–30 minutes, until golden and crisp. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
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Step 5
Combine the water and sugar in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Add the coffee granules and stir to dissolve. Set aside to cool.
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Step 6
Place the Vanilla Custard in a bowl and whisk in half the coffee syrup. Transfer the custard to a clean piping bag fitted with a 1⁄4 in (5 mm) plain nozzle. Pierce the center of the bottom of each éclair with the nozzle and fill with the custard.
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Step 7
Sift the icing sugar into a bowl and add the melted butter. Stir in the remaining coffee syrup a teaspoon at a time until a thick icing forms (add a little warm water if needed).
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Step 8
Spread the top of each éclair with the coffee icing and drizzle with the melted chocolate, then leave to set for 15 min- utes. Keep refrigerated if not serving immediately.
