Salted Caramel & Popcorn Eclairs Recipe
Serving Details
Makes approximately 8 eclairs.
Recipe Description
These Salted Caramel & Popcorn Eclairs combine airy choux pastry filled with luscious salted caramel cream and are topped with crunchy caramel-coated popcorn. A perfect balance of sweet, salty, and creamy, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends!
Cooking Time
- Preparation Time: 25 minutes
- Cooking Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
Nutritional Ingredients (Per Eclair)
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Protein: 5g
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Sugar: 19g
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp salted caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup caramel-coated popcorn
- 1 tbsp icing sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in flour until a smooth dough forms.
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition until dough is glossy.
- Pipe 4-inch strips onto the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then fold in salted caramel sauce.
- Once eclairs are cool, cut them in half, fill with caramel cream, and top with caramel-coated popcorn.
- Dust with icing sugar and serve.
FAQs
- Can I make the eclairs in advance?
Yes, you can make the choux shells a day ahead. Store in an airtight container and fill before serving. - How do I store leftover eclairs?
Store in the fridge for up to 2 days, but note they may soften due to the cream filling. - Can I use a different filling?
Absolutely! Vanilla cream or chocolate cream can also work well in these eclairs.
