Ingredients
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- 1 cup water
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
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- 4 large eggs
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- 1 cup vanilla pudding mix
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- 2 cups milk
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- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
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- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Preheating ensures your éclairs bake evenly and achieve the right texture.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
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- In a pot, combine water and butter, bringing to a boil.
The water-butter mixture is the base of your choux pastry, which will give your éclairs their signature puff.
- In a pot, combine water and butter, bringing to a boil.
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- Remove from heat and stir in flour until smooth.
This step is crucial for achieving a smooth dough. Stir vigorously to combine the ingredients well.
- Remove from heat and stir in flour until smooth.
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- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
The eggs are what make the dough rise and become airy. Ensure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
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- Pipe the dough into long strips on a baking sheet.
Use a piping bag for this step to ensure your éclairs are uniform in size and shape.
- Pipe the dough into long strips on a baking sheet.
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- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
The éclairs should puff up and turn a beautiful golden color. Avoid opening the oven door during baking to prevent them from collapsing.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
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- While cooling, prepare the vanilla pudding with milk according to package instructions.
The pudding adds a creamy, rich filling to the éclairs, elevating their flavor.
- While cooling, prepare the vanilla pudding with milk according to package instructions.
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- Once the éclairs are cool, fill them with the pudding.
Use a piping bag to fill the éclairs, ensuring an even distribution of filling.
- Once the éclairs are cool, fill them with the pudding.
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- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
The powdered sugar adds a touch of sweetness and a beautiful finish to your éclairs.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One Normal Portion
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Protein: 3g