Mocha Éclairs: Coffee-Infused Pastry Cream Delight
If you’re a coffee lover and a fan of pastries, then these Mocha Éclairs are the perfect dessert for you. These delightful treats feature a coffee-infused pastry cream filling that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and caffeine cravings at the same time. The rich and creamy filling pairs perfectly with the light and crispy éclair shell, making for a decadent and indulgent dessert that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 4 egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 batch of éclair shells (store-bought or homemade)
- Chocolate glaze (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the brewed coffee and milk. Heat over medium heat until steaming, but not boiling.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks until smooth.
- Slowly pour the hot coffee mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to prevent curdling.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Remove the mixture from the heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Cover the pastry cream with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream into the chilled pastry cream until smooth and creamy.
- Cut the éclair shells in half lengthwise and fill with the mocha pastry cream using a piping bag or spoon.
- If desired, dip the tops of the éclairs in chocolate glaze for an extra decadent touch.
- Serve the mocha éclairs immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.