Description
Almond Raspberry Éclair Towers are delightful cream puffs filled with whipped cream and fresh raspberries, topped with toasted almonds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, combine the butter, water, and salt, and bring to a rolling boil over medium heat.
- Once boiling, quickly add the flour, stirring vigorously until the dough forms a cohesive ball and separates from the pan’s sides. Remove from heat and let cool for about 5 minutes.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the cooled dough, ensuring each egg is fully blended before adding the next, until smooth and shiny. Mix in the almond extract.
- Transfer the dough into a piping bag or a resealable plastic bag with a corner cut off. Pipe out 4-inch long strips onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced adequately apart.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown. Once baked, turn off the oven, slightly open the door, and let the puffs cool inside for 10 minutes.
- While the puffs are cooling, whip together the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until soft peaks form.
- After cooling, carefully slice the puffs in half horizontally. Spread raspberry jam on the bottom half, add whipped cream and fresh raspberries, then cap with the top half and sprinkle with toasted almonds.
- Enjoy immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a delightful variation, drizzle melted chocolate over the cream puffs before serving.
- Consider swapping raspberries for strawberries or blueberries for a fresh twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 éclair
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Almond Raspberry Éclair Towers, cream puffs, dessert recipe