Disclosure: I received a copy of Éclairs for the purpose of this post. all opinions are my own.
I remember my grandmother always took me to the bakery store on a Saturday afternoon for my favorite treat, double chocolate Éclairs. It was a day that I always look forward to. The hottest darling in the baking world, this classic French pastry has been embraced by a new generation of bakers.
Making éclairs at home is much easier than you think, thanks to this comprehensive book by one of Europe’s top pastry chefs, Christophe Adam. It has a straightforward approach, full-color pages as well as hundreds of step-by-step photos. It’s as though Christophe was right by your side, giving you a lesson in your home kitchen.
Over the past dozen years, Christophe has perfected the éclair and has turned it into a gourmet delight. He marries unconventional and imaginative fruits, flavors, colors as well as textures. This results in deluxe éclairs that will have you reaching for seconds as well as thirds.
Christophe has created 35 innovative recipes (15 introductory and 20 intermediate or advanced) that are perfect for everything. From casual gatherings with family and close friends to formal celebrations. With his easy-to-follow instructions and some practice with the basic techniques, you’ll soon not only be mastering these recipes but also inventing some new ones of your own.
Christophe provides a complete list of utensils and a few simple rules, along with helpful tips sprinkled throughout the book. This helps make it an invaluable tool for both novice and the more experienced bakers.
CHRISTOPHE ADAM:
His remarkable career has taken him from Michelin-starred restaurants in London to a burgeoning career as a luxury food purveyor with boutiques in Paris and Tokyo. He also has plans to open a boutique in Vancouver.
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Charlene Underhill says
I would love to win this wonderful book!
Michael Chao says
I would love to make some classic chocolate eclairs! And then probably experiment with maybe a lemon or lime eclair!
Stephanie LaPlante says
I would love to create an ÉCLAIR with extra chocolate ingredients.
kathy downey says
I would love to create an ÉCLAIR with Bakeapples(the berry) chocolate and stuffed with cream.
Diana Powell says
I would make it with chocolate filling and a cherry glaze . My favourite sweet combo.
Elizabeth Matthiesen says
I might try my hand at an eclair with pineapple or raspberries, stuffed with thick cream and covered in milk or white chocolate. 🙂
Nicole Jubleew says
I would make an eclair with a raspberry cream filling and a milk chocolate glaze.
Laurent L says
I would create an eclair using Nutella and Peanut butter.
Connie P says
I would make an eclair with coconut cream, chocolate on top with toasted coconut
Alex says
I would love to win this wonderful book!
pat says
it would be chocolate and bacon
Patty wright says
I would make the classic eclair of chocolate frosting and fill the eclair with custard
Shirley OFlynn says
I would make an eclair with raspberry filling and a chocolate glaze.
Melissa Marie says
I would like women’s Amarillo boot.
Cindy Peterson says
I would like to give this to my Sister-in-Law who makes incredible eclairs and I know this would just expand her deliciousness.
Ty says
I would love to try and make a raspberry filled eclair.
DebP says
Well, I think I would start with a basic eclair, then expand into flavoured fillings. Mint, almond, cherry, anything that takes my fancy.
Christine Labelle says
I would love to make a blueberry cheesecake eclair. I have to master a regular one first.
Janette says
I’m a chocolate addict so any éclairs with chocolate ?
Cairine says
The Blackcurrant eclairs look good and love the colour. I would like to try to make them. I’ve made eclairs before but neveer blackcurrant ones.
doug gerard says
I would create chocolate eclairs with a orange filling
accontests6 says
orange filling eclairs
Regine Karpel says
I can’t pick. They are all good.
Kristin McCall says
I would make the traditional eclair because you just cannot beat a original eclair.
Ruy says
I think I want to make a eclair with a maple glaze.
adriana says
I would love a to create a vanilla coffee flavor eclair.
Kimmy Ripley says
I would love a chocolate raspberry eclair. This book looks incredible and I would love it so much!
Ashley R says
I’d love to make classic, chocolate eclairs!
Mahdi Martin says
I want to make a savory éclair with saucy bean filling and a cheesy topping. I’m breaking all the rules over here.
Linda says
I like the classic chocolate eclair and I would like to try a lemon one.
Desiree DeYoung says
I’m not sure which one I’d like to make first. They all look really good!!!^_^
Rita A says
I would love to make a salted caramel eclair with a cheesecake type filling.
Wanda Bee says
I think I would try the Black Currant Eclairs
Marlene V. says
I would love to make some strawberry eclairs.
Tina W says
I hope they have some type of caramel-y or dulce de leche eclair.
Adriane says
I’d try something like sweet cardamom cream with a rosewater glaze and pistachio dust
caroline m. says
I would try one of the introductory recipes, hopefully there is a traditional one that is easy.
Lucy Cromas says
Awesome! I would love this! Thanks
herbert stockdale says
pomegranate éclair with raspberry icing
Stephanie Liske says
I would love to try anything with blueberries. Maybe a Blueberry Lemon one? Sounds amazing.
Gale says
I am not a baker…but I think I would try for Eclairs. They are my fave, and I rarely ever see them even for sale anymore. I would just start with a basic chocolate one, or maybe a raspberry one!
ali says
I love elairs, but have never made them. The ORANGE PISTACHIO ECLAIR of his sounds interesting. I think I would like to try making that one.
Jourda says
This book looks amazing! I’m not a baker but I’d love to learn and this would be a perfect starting place.
susan smoaks says
i would love a chocolate covered creme filled eclair.
James Coyne says
I would like to make some butterscotch eclairs
Leah Shumack says
I would love to try a chocolate and bacon eclair!
Julia Barnes says
Chocolate Eclair would be my favorite.
Erin Lewis says
I would do a lemon raspberry eclair. Mmm!
Jesse johnson says
Lemon would be great for me.
Kristen Patton says
I love chocolate so I would love to make a classic chocolate eclair or one with an espresso cream center!