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Homemade Coffee Éclairs Recipe

Homemade Coffee Éclairs Recipe
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Indulge in the rich and delightful flavor of homemade coffee éclairs with a luscious coffee pastry cream filling and a decadent coffee glaze.

Ingredients

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For the Choux Pastry (Éclair Shells):

  • 1/2 cup (120ml) water
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature

For the Coffee Pastry Cream (Filling):

  • 2 cups (480ml) whole milk
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup (30g) cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Coffee Glaze:

  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons strong brewed coffee (cooled)
  • 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder

Instructions

  1. Make the Choux Pastry – In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine water, milk, butter, sugar, and salt. Stir until the butter melts and the mixture starts to simmer.
  2. Add Flour and Stir – Reduce heat to low, add the flour all at once, and stir quickly with a wooden spoon until the dough forms a ball.
  3. Add Eggs – Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl, let it cool, then add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
  4. Pipe and Bake the Éclairs – Transfer dough to a piping bag, pipe logs onto a baking sheet, and bake until golden brown.
  5. Make the Coffee Pastry Cream – Heat milk, whisk egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and espresso powder until smooth.

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Keywords: Coffee Éclairs, Éclair recipe, Homemade éclairs, Coffee pastry cream, Coffee dessert

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