CAPPUCCINO ECLAIRS

by Maria's Mixing Bowl

Cappuccino Eclairs combines the classic sweet breakfast, dessert, or snack combo of eclairs and coffee into one delicious treat. Light, airy eclairs are loaded with rich, creamy vanilla coffee custard. Delicious!

– Freshly brewed espresso – Vanilla bean paste – Heavy cream – Egg yolks – Butter

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Beat sugar and butter until light and fluffy in a medium bowl, then mix in egg and vanilla.

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2

In a bowl, mix sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks. Gradually add hot coffee to egg mixture, then return to saucepan, cook until thickened.

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3

Remove from heat, cover custard with plastic wrap pressed directly on surface, chill in fridge for 2-3 hours.

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4

For dough, boil water, butter, and salt. Add flour, mix until combined, cook briefly to remove flour taste. Remove from heat, add eggs one at a time, beating well.

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5

Pipe dough onto baking sheet, bake at 400°F for 15 minutes, then 350°F for 5-10 minutes until golden. Cool, slice shells lengthwise, fill with custard, replace tops.

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6

For chocolate drizzle, heat heavy cream, pour over chocolate chips to melt.

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7

Microwave if needed, stir until smooth. Drizzle over filled shells using a piping bag.

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