Coffee Mousse-filled Eclairs
Golden éclairs filled with smooth coffee mousse and finished with a chocolate glaze.
Ingredients
For the Pastry (Choux Dough)
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
For the Coffee Mousse Filling
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Glaze
- ½ cup dark chocolate melted
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
Make the Choux Pastry
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a saucepan, melt butter in water over medium heat.
- Stir in flour, sugar, and salt until a smooth dough forms.
- Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Pipe dough onto a baking sheet in 4-inch strips.
- Bake for 25 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Cool completely before filling.
Prepare the Coffee Mousse
- Whip heavy cream, sugar, and espresso powder to stiff peaks.
- Stir in vanilla extract and chill for 15 minutes.
Assemble the Éclairs
- Slice éclairs in half or poke a hole for piping.
- Fill with coffee mousse using a piping bag.
Make the Chocolate Glaze
- Melt chocolate, butter, and cream until smooth.
- Dip tops of éclairs into glaze or drizzle over.
- Let set for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 290
- Total Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Calcium: 8%
- Iron: 5%
- Magnesium: 6%
- Vitamin A: 10%
- Phosphorus: 9%