Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of White Chocolate Cranberry Eclairs, where sweet white chocolate cream meets tangy cranberries in a light and airy pastry. This delightful dessert is perfect for special occasions or when you want to impress friends and family. With simple ingredients and straightforward techniques, even novice bakers can create this stunning treat that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1 cup water
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 4 oz white chocolate (melted)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries (chopped)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a saucepan, melt butter with water until boiling. Stir in flour and salt until a ball forms.
- Remove from heat and cool slightly. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth and glossy.
- Pipe eclair shapes onto parchment-lined baking sheets, leaving space between each. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool eclairs on wire racks; poke holes in sides to release steam.
- Whip heavy cream to soft peaks, then fold in melted white chocolate and cranberries.
- Slice cooled eclairs open and fill generously with the cranberry-white chocolate cream. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 eclair (70g)
- Calories: 218
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 79mg