Why settle for basic cream puffs when you can have éclairs stuffed with rich coffee mousse? These golden pastries balance crisp exteriors with a cloud-like filling. They scream sophistication but require zero fancy skills. The deep espresso flavor cuts through the sweetness, making them dangerously addictive. Want to impress without actually trying? Serve these. They look like something from a Parisian bakery but come together in your kitchen. Drizzle them with chocolate, dust them with cocoa, or just eat them straight off the tray. Either way, you win. Just don’t blame us when they disappear in minutes.
Coffee Mousse-filled Eclairs
Golden éclairs filled with smooth coffee mousse and finished with a chocolate glaze.
Ingredients
For the Pastry (Choux Dough)
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
For the Coffee Mousse Filling
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Glaze
- ½ cup dark chocolate melted
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
Make the Choux Pastry
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a saucepan, melt butter in water over medium heat.
- Stir in flour, sugar, and salt until a smooth dough forms.
- Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Pipe dough onto a baking sheet in 4-inch strips.
- Bake for 25 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Cool completely before filling.
Prepare the Coffee Mousse
- Whip heavy cream, sugar, and espresso powder to stiff peaks.
- Stir in vanilla extract and chill for 15 minutes.
Assemble the Éclairs
- Slice éclairs in half or poke a hole for piping.
- Fill with coffee mousse using a piping bag.
Make the Chocolate Glaze
- Melt chocolate, butter, and cream until smooth.
- Dip tops of éclairs into glaze or drizzle over.
- Let set for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 290
- Total Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Calcium: 8%
- Iron: 5%
- Magnesium: 6%
- Vitamin A: 10%
- Phosphorus: 9%
