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Pumpkin Pastry Cream Eclairs | www.diethood.com | Delicious, crispy pastry filled with the most exquisite Pumpkin Cream and topped with a rich chocolate ganache.

Pumpkin Pastry Cream Eclairs

Katerina | Diethood
Delicious, crispy pastry filled with the most exquisite Pumpkin Cream and topped with a rich chocolate ganache.
Servings : 10
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 3 hours

Ingredients
  

ECLAIRS
  • 1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 eggs , room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice , or to taste
PUMPKIN PASTRY CREAM
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/8 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
CHOCOLATE GANACHE
  • 4 ounces semisweet chocolate chips , chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions
 

Prepare the Eclairs
  • Preheat oven to 425.
  • Line baking sheets with parchment paper or a Silpat and set aside.
  • In a heavy bottomed saucepan, combine butter, milk, water, sugar and salt; bring to a boil.
  • Add the flour at once, reduce heat to medium-low and, using a wooden spoon, stir the mixture vigorously until the dough comes together.
  • Continue to stir for another minute, or until the dough is dry.
  • Transfer the dough to your mixer's bowl and let stand 2 minutes.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, beating after each egg has been thoroughly incorporated into the dough.
  • Add the pumpkin spice and mix just until combined.
  • Using a pastry bag fitted with a large plain tip, pipe the dough onto the previously prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches of space between them. They should look like 6-inch, long hot dogs.
  • Bake for 12 minutes, then reduce the heat to 375, rotate the baking sheets, and bake until puffed up and light golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes more.
  • Let cool on baking sheets.
In the meantime, prepare the Filling.
  • Combine egg yolks, pumpkin, sugar, flour, pumpkin pie spice and cornstarch in a mixing bowl; whisk until the mixture is completely combined and smooth. Set aside.
  • In a saucepan, warm the milk over low heat until hot, but not boiling.
  • Add half of the hot milk to the pumpkin mixture, whisking constantly.
  • Now take the pumpkin mixture and add it to the milk that's in the saucepan.
  • Continue to cook the mixture over low heat while constantly stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the custard is very thick.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge until completely cooled; about 45 minutes.
In the meantime, prepare the Chocolate Ganache.
  • Place the chocolate in a medium mixing bowl; set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, cook the cream over medium heat just until it boils.
  • Remove from heat and pour the hot cream over the chocolate; whisk until melted and smooth. Set aside. You can also let it cool, cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Make sure to rewarm in a microwave when ready to use.
Assemble
  • Slice the eclairs horizontally, using a serrated knife and a gently sawing motion.
  • Using a pastry bag fitted with a medium-size plain tip, pipe the Pumpkin Cream into the eclairs, using just enough to fill the inside; about 1-1/2 tablespoons per eclair.
  • Dip the tops of the eclairs in the warm chocolate ganache and set on a sheet pan.
  • Chill, uncovered, for 1 hour.
  • Serve.

Notes

RECIPE SOURCE: DIETHOOD Pumpkin Pastry Cream Adapted from About.com
 

Nutrition

Calories: 253 kcal | Carbohydrates: 26 g | Protein: 6 g | Fat: 13 g | Saturated Fat: 7 g | Cholesterol: 144 mg | Sodium: 109 mg | Potassium: 177 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 11 g | Vitamin A: 1365 IU | Vitamin C: 0.2 mg | Calcium: 76 mg | Iron: 1.9 mg

Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.