Eclairs with Yuzu

Asian mix

Dessert
For a large group
60
Mild

Imagine: an eclair, but with a twist. These eclairs with yuzu are the perfect marriage of traditional French patisserie and the surprising freshness of Japanese yuzu. An explosion of flavors that will surely surprise you. Soft, creamy, and with a zing – it's a must-try!

Ingredients

- 160 ml milk

- 3 g sugar

- 70 g (cream) butter

- a pinch of salt

- 90 g flour

- 3 eggs

- custard mix (available in supermarkets)

- white icing (available in supermarkets) - or make your own ''royal icing''

- redcurrants and mint for decoration

Preparation method for Eclairs with Yuzu

In a saucepan, combine milk, sugar, salt, and butter. Bring this mixture to a boil until the butter melts. Then remove from heat.
Gradually add flour, stirring vigorously to prevent lumps.
Put the pan back on the heat and keep stirring (show those muscles!) until the dough forms a nice ball and is dry.
Place the dough in a mixing bowl and mix briefly to let some steam escape. Then add the eggs one by one, mixing until a smooth batter is formed.
Fill a piping bag with a star tip (for more even rising of the eclairs) with the batter and pipe strips of 10-15 cm on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Leave space between the eclairs, they will rise in the oven! Cool the dough and preheat the oven to 200 °C.
Place the eclairs in the oven and reduce the temperature to 170 °C.
Bake the eclairs for 30-40 minutes until they are golden brown and cooked through. They should sound hollow when tapped – that's the sound of perfection.
Allow the eclairs to cool. Meanwhile, prepare the custard according to the package, but replace the milk with yuzu juice for a citrusy twist. Fill a piping bag with the custard.
Carefully open the cooled eclairs and fill them with the yuzu custard. Replace the top and cover with icing.
Garnish each eclair with a redcurrant and a small mint leaf.

Serve tip

Serve these eclairs with a glass of sparkling wine or a fresh, light tea. Think of a bubbly Prosecco or a delicate green tea. The combination of sweet pastry with sparkling drink will make your guests float with happiness! Cheers!