Banana Cream Eclairs Recipe

Banana Cream Eclairs Recipe
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“To surprise my banana-loving family, I made this dessert for a reunion, where it stood out among the usual fare,” notes field editor Ruby Williams of Bogalusa, Louisiana. “These special treats are something to look at and mouthwatering delicious.”—Ruby Williams, Bogalusa, Louisiana

 

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  • 16 Servings
  • Prep: 40 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup butter, cubed
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 eggs

  • FILLING:
  • 2-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 to 4 medium firm bananas

  • GLAZE:
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons baking cocoa
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons boiling water
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

Directions

  • In a large saucepan, bring water, butter, sugar and salt to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until dough is smooth and shiny.
  • Insert a 3/4-in. round tip into a pastry bag; add dough. Pipe 3-in. strips about 3 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Immediately split puffs open; remove tops and set aside. Discard soft dough from inside. Cool puffs.
  • In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. In another bowl, mash bananas; gently fold in whipped cream. Spoon into eclairs; replace tops.
  • In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, cocoa, butter and vanilla. Add enough water to make a thin glaze. Spread over eclairs. Sprinkle with pecans. Serve immediately. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 16 servings.


Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 323 calories, 25 g fat (14 g saturated fat), 123 mg cholesterol, 176 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Banana Cream Eclairs published in Taste of Home October/November 2005, p68

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