How To Make Incredibly Cute Eclair Bears

How to Make Incredibly Cute Eclair Bears

Have you ever wanted to make a dessert that is not only delicious but also adorable? Look no further than these incredibly cute eclair bears! The combination of a classic eclair pastry and the charming bear design will surely delight both kids and adults. In this blog post, we will guide you step-by-step on how to create these delightful treats that will surely impress your friends and family.

What you will need:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 4 large eggs
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Chocolate chips or chocolate candy melts
• Candy eyes or mini chocolate chips
• Thin licorice strings or fruit leather strips

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil. Add salt and flour, stirring vigorously until the mixture forms a ball.
3. Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool for a minute or two. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. The batter should be smooth and shiny.
4. Transfer the batter into a piping bag fitted with a round tip.
5. On the prepared baking sheet, pipe the eclair pastry into bear shapes. Start with the bear’s head and then pipe the body and limbs, leaving enough space between each bear.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and puffed. Remove from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
7. In the meantime, prepare the filling by whipping the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Transfer the whipped cream into a piping bag fitted with a small round tip.
8. Cut a small slit on the side of each eclair bear to create a pocket for the filling. Pipe the whipped cream into each bear, filling them generously.
9. Melt the chocolate chips or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl according to the package instructions. Dip the top part of each bear into the melted chocolate to create the bear’s ears. Place two candy eyes or mini chocolate chips on the face to make the eyes and use a bit of melted chocolate as glue to attach a small licorice string or fruit leather strip as the bear’s nose.
10. Let the chocolate set before serving and enjoy these incredibly cute eclair bears!

These eclair bears are not only a delicious treat but also a fun project to work on. Get creative with the decorations to give each bear its own personality. Whether you are hosting a kids’ party or simply want to surprise your loved ones, these adorable eclair bears will surely bring smiles to everyone’s faces. So gather the ingredients, let your imagination run wild, and bring these cuties to life!