Éclairs

Don’t be afraid of making choux pastry - many people are - it really isn’t hard and your guests will be so impressed (as will you) when you present a selection of these luscious filled treats. The most common éclair is a chocolate one but, of course, they can be filled with any variety of cream or custard fillings, which can be made well in advance. Here I have made a selection of three éclairs - chocolate, coffee, and bergamot and rose.