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Tiramisu Eclairs

A delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert, these Tiramisu Eclairs combine crispy pastry with creamy coffee-infused filling.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: French, Italian
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Choux Pastry
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (or Halal-friendly butter substitute)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs Ensure they are at room temperature
  • 1/4 tsp salt
For the Tiramisu Filling
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese Can use Halal-friendly cream cheese as a substitute
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp instant coffee (dissolved in 1 tablespoon hot water)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Cocoa powder for dusting (optional)
  • Dark chocolate for drizzling (optional)

Method
 

Make the Choux Pastry
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the water and butter over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring until the butter has melted.
  2. Remove from heat and add in the flour and salt all at once. Stir vigorously until it forms a ball.
  3. Return to low heat for 1-2 minutes to dry it slightly, stirring continuously.
Add Eggs
  1. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and let it cool for a few minutes. Then, add the eggs one at a time, mixing until fully incorporated before adding the next one. You are looking for a smooth and glossy batter.
Pipe the Eclairs
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Use a piping bag to pipe the dough into long strips on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake
  1. Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until they’re golden and puffy. Keep the oven door slightly ajar during the last 5 minutes to let steam escape.
Prepare the Filling
  1. In a large bowl, whip together the heavy cream, mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, dissolved coffee, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
Fill Eclairs
  1. Once the eclairs have cooled completely, cut them in half and fill them with the tiramisu cream using a piping bag.
Garnish
  1. Dust with cocoa powder and drizzle with dark chocolate before serving.

Notes

Store eclairs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for optimal freshness. Best consumed within 3-4 days. Freeze eclair shells separately from filling to maintain crunch.