Brown Butter Eclairs

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a medium saucepan, combine the water, salt, and flour. Whisk until smooth and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the brown butter and granulated sugar until smooth. Let cool slightly.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose cream, egg yolks, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.

5. 5

   Gradually pour the warm cream mixture into the brown butter mixture, whisking constantly until smooth.

6. 6

   Transfer the mixture to a piping bag and pipe into long, thin strips on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.

7. 7

   Let the eclairs cool completely on a wire rack. Once cool, fill with the all-purpose cream and dust with confectioners' sugar.

8. 8

   To make the brown butter glaze, melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat until caramelized and golden brown. Drizzle over the cooled eclairs.