Ah yes, the cucumber and radish salad—because who doesn’t want their veggies with a kick of bite? But wait, just as you’re feeling all healthy and virtuous, here comes the real showstopper: coffee-filled eclairs. These little pastries bring a caffeinated dose of indulgence, making your salad feel like a mere appetizer. The contrast is glorious: fresh, crisp, and tangy meets decadent, creamy, and caffeinated. Because who says you can’t balance your salad with a little sugar, coffee, and a whole lot of sophistication? Spoiler alert: it’s absolutely possible, and dare I say, essential.
Cucumber and Radish Salad with Coffee-Filled Eclairs
A crisp cucumber and radish salad complemented by a decadent coffee-filled éclair, the perfect combination of fresh and indulgent.
Ingredients
For the Cucumber and Radish Salad:
- 2 cucumbers sliced
- 4 radishes thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Coffee-Filled Eclairs:
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup espresso or strong brewed coffee
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
For the Cucumber and Radish Salad:
- 2 cucumbers, sliced
- 4 radishes, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Coffee-Filled Eclairs:
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup espresso or strong brewed coffee
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
Calories: 350Total Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 5g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin A: 10%
- Vitamin C: 15%
- Calcium: 5%
- Iron: 8%
- Potassium: 6%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Make sure your eclairs are completely cooled before filling to prevent sogginess.
- Feel free to add a bit more lemon juice to the salad for extra zing.
- These eclairs are best served fresh, but who could blame you if you save one for later?
