Joanne Chang's recipe for chocolate-coated éclairs hews fairly close to the traditional French dessert, with puffy pâte à choux, custardy crème pâtissière, and a bittersweet chocolate glaze. Whipped ...

Eclairs are a classic French pastry that never fails to impress! These delicate treats feature a light and airy choux pastry filled with creamy vanilla pudding (or whipped cream) and topped with a ...

A classic crème pâtissière (vanilla pastry cream filling) is a creamy custard that is the perfect filling for cakes, eclairs, donuts, and tarts. It has a silky smooth texture and delicious vanilla ...

So are eclairs French? In a word: Oui. Eclairs are more French than a beret-wearing mime eating a baguette while falling off the Eiffel Tower. Eclairs have been around in France since at least 1860.

Eclairs are a French pastry known for their long, finger-like shape and pastry cream filling. Add a layer of chocolate ganache to the top and you have the classic chocolate eclair. Like their smaller, ...

There's no better time to try a new flavor than today. Le Meridien's new regionally inspired eclairs in Budapest. Courtesy Le Meridien — -- As enthusiasm for hybrid stunt desserts wanes, pastry ...

They say inspiration never takes a vacation. After a culinary epiphany, I believe it. One morning during a recent trip, I went to breakfast at the Manhattan Delicatessen and Bakery in Palm Springs.

Through March 22, pastry shops all over France are celebrating "La Quinzaine de l'éclair," a fortnight in honor of the elongated custard-filled dessert. Participating chefs will serve three special ...