
Pistachio éclair
Making an éclair takes a bit of practice, but with our step-by-step preparation method, it will be a success.
Ingredients
1tbspPistachio paste
270gmilk
150gwhite fondant
30gbutter
50gPowdered sugar
Pistachio
2Eggs
30gyellow custard powder
Preparation
- First, follow the basic recipe for making an éclair. Check 'making éclair' at CuliTools.
- Bring the milk with the eggs, powdered sugar, and custard powder to a boil. Let this simmer gently for 2 minutes and stir in the butter.
- Finally, add pistachio to taste and mix well.
- Make a pistachio glaze: heat 45 grams of sugar syrup at 30 degrees Baumé (see basic éclair glaze), remove from the heat, and add 1 tablespoon of pistachio paste. Stir this into 150 grams of white fondant. Color with green food coloring if desired.