Éclair
Surely you have heard of Éclair on more than one occasion, since its relevance and impact in different areas has made it a topic of general interest. Since its emergence, Éclair has captured the attention of researchers, professionals and enthusiasts, who constantly seek to learn more about its origins, evolution and effects. In this article, we will thoroughly explore everything related to Éclair, from its background to its current status, with the goal of better understanding its influence and reach in our society.
 Chocolate-glazed éclairs by La Maison du Chocolat | |
| Type | Pastry |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | France |
| Associated cuisine | French cuisine |
| Main ingredients | Choux pastry, flavored cream filling, icing |
An éclair (English: /ɪˈklɛər/ ⓘ ih-KLAIR[1] or /eɪˈklɛər/ ay-KLAIR,[2] French: [eklɛːʁ] ⓘ; lit. 'lightning') is a pastry made with choux dough filled with a cream and topped with a flavored icing. The dough, which is the same as that used for profiteroles, is typically piped into an oblong shape with a pastry bag and baked until it is crisp and hollow inside. Once cool, the pastry is filled with custard (crème pâtissière), whipped cream or chiboust cream, then iced with fondant icing.[3] Other fillings include pistachio- and rum-flavored custard, fruit-flavored fillings or chestnut purée. When the icing is caramel, the dessert may be called a bâton de Jacob[4] (lit. 'Jacob's staff'). A similar pastry in a round rather than oblong shape is called a religieuse.
Etymology
The word comes from the French éclair, meaning 'flash of lightning', so named because it is eaten quickly (in a flash);[5] however some believe that the name is due to the glistening of the frosting resembling lightning.[6]
History
The éclair originated during the 19th century in Lyon,[7] France where it was called pain à la Duchesse[8] ('Duchess-style bread') or petite duchesse ('little duchess') until 1850.[9] The word is first attested both in English and in French in the 1860s.[10][11]
Variants
Dunkin' Donuts markets Long John donuts as eclairs in the United States.[12] National Eclair Day is celebrated on June 22 in the U.S.[13]
In Brazil, a dessert resembling a miniature éclair is known as a Carolina.[citation needed]
Photo gallery
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See also
References
- ^ "eclair". Oxford Learner's Dictionary. Archived from the original on June 19, 2014.
- ^ "éclair". Macmillan Dictionary. Archived from the original on November 30, 2013.
- ^ Montagné, Prosper, Larousse gastronomique: the new American edition of the world's greatest culinary encyclopedia, Jenifer Harvey Lang, ed., New York: Crown Publishers, 1988, p. 401 ISBN 978-0-517-57032-6
- ^ (Montagné 1961, p. 365, Éclair)
- ^ Éclair Archived 2014-01-04 at the Wayback Machine, Dictionnaire de l'Académie française, 8th edition
- ^ "Éclair - Why is It Named After Lightning?". www.lexicolatry.com. Archived from the original on August 2, 2016. Retrieved April 1, 2022.
- ^ "Les éclairs : leur histoire et leur fabrication chez MBC". Boulangerie Pâtisserie artisanale (in French). May 10, 2021. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ^ (Gouffé 1873, p. 288)
- ^ (Montagné 1961, p. 357, Duchesses)
- ^ Oxford English Dictionary, 1861. Petit Larousse, 1863.
- ^ (Gouffé 1873, p. 288) "On a changé, depuis une vingtaine d'années, le nom de ces gâteaux : on les désigne actuellement sous le nom d'éclairs."
- ^ "Dunkin Donuts Menu". dunkindonuts.com.
- ^ "Eclairs with a twist: Visit these Greater Hartford bakeries on National Eclair Day". Hartford Courant. June 22, 2022.
Bibliography
- Gouffé, Jules (1873). "Deuxième Partie, Chapitre IX, "Pains à la duchesse au café"". Le livre de pâtisserie.
- Montagné, Prosper (1961). Larousse Gastronomique, The Encyclopedia of Wine, Food & Cookery (English translation).
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