Liberation Delight
Celebrate the triumph of freedom with our "Liberation Delight - Emancipation Éclair," a dessert that sweetens the palate and honors the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery. This delicacy is a symbolic representation of the sweetness found in the pursuit of justice and equality.
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 eggs (large)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 vanilla bean (split and seeds scraped)
- 4 egg yolks (large)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 8 ounces dark chocolate (finely chopped)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- edible gold leaf (for garnish)
- Step 1: Prepare the Choux Pastry
1- In a saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil.
2- Add flour and stir vigorously until the mixture forms a ball. Remove from heat.
3- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4- Transfer the pastry dough to a piping bag and pipe eclairs onto a baking sheet.
5- Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Step 2: Make the Vanilla Custard Filling
1- In a saucepan, heat milk and vanilla bean (including seeds) until simmering.
2- In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
3- Slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
4- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat until thickened.
- Step 3: Prepare the Chocolate Ganache
1- Place chopped chocolate in a bowl.
2- Heat cream until just simmering and pour over the chocolate. Let it sit for a minute, then stir until smooth.
- Step 4: Assemble the Emancipation Éclairs
1- Cut eclairs in half horizontally.
2- Fill with vanilla custard.
3- Dip the top of each eclair into the chocolate ganache.
4- Garnish with edible gold leaf.