Eclair recipes

Homemade eclairs are a labour of love, but the reward will be a decadent mouthful of crisp pastry oozing creamy vanilla custard

Eclairs get an exotic makeover - irresistibly moreish

A classic eclair recipe of light choux pastry filled with rich crème pâtissière. Make the basic buns, then fill with on-trend flavours and colourful glazes for a stunning afternoon tea treat

Afternoon tea goes glam with these Paris patisserie-style choux pastry fingers with berry liqueur cream filling

These deliciously decadent chocolate eclairs filled with creamy vanilla custard are worth the effort. Make a batch of these classic French pastries

Flex your baking skills with these heavenly pistachio eclairs, made with choux pastry and pistachio custard – they're well worth the effort

Give these afternoon tea classics a fruity makeover with a creamy banana custard filling - perfect for a sophisticated spread

Cream-filled choux pastry fingers are a patisserie classic - this recipe has a double dose of chocolate

A vibrant, fruity version of our classic choux pastry éclairs with thick curd, perfectly ripe passion fruit and a fresh zesty hint of lemon

Take your afternoon tea to the next level with a batch of these bright berry eclairs, with fruity jam, delicately spiced with cardamom, delicious crème pâtissière and pretty pink fondant icing glaze.

These stunning choux pastry eclairs have a delicate floral filling and pretty pastel glaze - an extra special afternoon tea treat

Give the classic French bake a modern makeover! Pipe an indulgent salted caramel filling into light choux pastry buns and scatter with crunchy pieces of toffee popcorn