Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Just 5 Eclairs in a pan | 5 Minutes Snacks Recipe | Quick Evening Snacks |

Login to Save
31K views👍 482
Selines Recipes
Selines Recipes
5 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Selines Recipes to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipes in this Video

2 recipes

Eclairs are a classic French pastry made from choux pastry, filled with cream and topped with chocolate. Traditionally enjoyed as a dessert or sweet treat, they are often served at celebrations and special occasions. The versatility of eclairs has led to various fillings and toppings, making them a beloved dessert worldwide.

Ingredients

  • water
  • butter
  • salt
  • flour
  • eggs
  • sugar
  • vanilla extract
  • heavy cream
  • powdered sugar
  • chocolate
  • milk

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. 2In a saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt over medium heat until the butter melts.
  3. 3Add flour all at once, stirring vigorously until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
  4. 4Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.
  5. 5Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until smooth and glossy.
  6. 6Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip.
  7. 7Pipe 4-inch long strips onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them apart.
  8. 8Bake for 20-25 minutes until puffed and golden, avoiding opening the oven door.
  9. 9Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
  10. 10In a mixing bowl, whip heavy cream with sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  11. 11Slice the cooled eclairs in half lengthwise and fill with whipped cream.
  12. 12Melt chocolate in a microwave or double boiler until smooth.
  13. 13Dip the tops of the filled eclairs in melted chocolate and let set before serving.

Ingredient Alternatives

heavy cream

Healthier: Greek yogurt

Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

chocolate

Healthier: dark chocolate

Cheaper: cocoa powder

Cocoa powder can provide chocolate flavor at a lower cost.

Techniques

mixingpipingbaking

Equipment

saucepanmixing bowlpiping bagbaking sheetwire rack
🌶️🌶️🌶️Lowmilkeggswheat

Also Known As

Choux PastryFrench Cream Puffs

Oreo Cake is a beloved American dessert that combines the iconic Oreo cookie with rich cream cheese and decadent chocolate. This cake has become a staple at birthday parties and celebrations, showcasing the versatility of Oreos beyond just a snack. In recent years, Oreo Cake has gained popularity in various forms, including cheesecakes and layered cakes, appealing to both children and adults alike.

Ingredients

  • oreo cookies
  • cream cheese
  • sugar
  • heavy cream
  • vanilla extract
  • butter
  • eggs
  • flour
  • baking powder
  • salt
  • milk
  • chocolate ganache
  • whipped cream
  • chocolate shavings
  • additional oreo cookies

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. 2Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  3. 3Crush the oreo cookies into fine crumbs.
  4. 4In a bowl, mix crushed oreos with melted butter until combined.
  5. 5Press the oreo mixture into the bottom of the prepared pans to form a crust.
  6. 6In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
  7. 7Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  8. 8Stir in vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  9. 9In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  10. 10Gradually add the dry ingredients to the cream cheese mixture, alternating with milk until smooth.
  11. 11Pour the batter evenly over the oreo crusts in the pans.
  12. 12Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  13. 13Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  14. 14Prepare chocolate ganache by heating heavy cream and pouring it over chopped chocolate; stir until smooth.
  15. 15Once the cakes are cool, layer them with cream cheese frosting and chocolate ganache in between.
  16. 16Frost the top and sides of the cake with whipped cream and decorate with chocolate shavings and additional oreo cookies.

Ingredient Alternatives

heavy cream

Healthier: Greek yogurt

Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cream cheese

Healthier: ricotta cheese

Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta provides a lighter texture with similar flavor.

butter

Healthier: coconut oil

Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

sugar

Healthier: stevia

Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia is lower in calories, while brown sugar offers a richer flavor.

Techniques

mixingbakinglayeringfrosting

Equipment

mixing bowlselectric mixercake pansspatulawire rackmeasuring cupsmeasuring spoons
dairygluteneggs

Also Known As

Oreo CheesecakeOreo Layer Cake

More Eclairs Videos

(9 videos)

Similar French Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Desserts From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)