Description
A delightful fusion of coffee and cream, these Mocha Éclairs combine choux pastry with a rich coffee-infused filling, creating a classic and indulgent dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Water
- ½ cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 4 large Eggs
- ¼ tsp Salt
- 2 cups Whole milk
- ½ cup Heavy cream
- ½ cup Granulated sugar
- 4 large Egg yolks
- 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp Instant espresso powder
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- Pinch Salt
- 4 oz Dark chocolate
- ½ cup Heavy cream
- 1 tsp Instant espresso powder
- 1 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 1–2 tbsp Powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Combine water and unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat until the butter is melted.
- Add all-purpose flour and salt to the saucepan and stir vigorously until a dough forms.
- Remove the pan from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, stirring well after each addition until smooth.
- Pipe the choux pastry into 4-inch logs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until puffy and golden brown.
- Allow the pastry to cool completely before filling.
- Warm milk and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk egg yolks, granulated sugar, and 2 tablespoons of flour in a bowl until smooth.
- Gradually add warmed milk mixture to the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring until thickened.
- Mix in instant espresso powder, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Transfer cream to a bowl and let it cool completely.
- Melt dark chocolate with heavy cream over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- Add instant espresso powder and unsalted butter, stirring until combined.
- Spoon the coffee pastry cream into the cooled éclair shells.
- Dip the tops of the éclairs into the glaze to coat.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired before serving.
Notes
For extra rich flavor, use high-quality chocolate for the glaze. Allow the pastry shells to cool completely before filling to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 éclair
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg