Salted Caramel Pumpkin Eclairs
Salted caramel pumpkin eclairs are a delightful autumn dessert that beautifully combines the warm flavors of pumpkin and spices with a rich salted caramel drizzle. These airy choux pastries are filled with a creamy pumpkin mixture, making them an indulgent treat perfect for fall gatherings or cozy evenings at home. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, these eclairs are sure to impress your guests and elevate your dessert game this season.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup water
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for caramel)
- 1 tsp sea salt (for caramel)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, combine water and butter over medium heat until melted. Stir in flour until it forms a ball. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before adding eggs one at a time until smooth.
- Pipe long strips of choux pastry onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- In a bowl, mix pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and whipped cream until smooth for the filling.
- For the caramel sauce, melt granulated sugar in a saucepan until amber; whisk in warmed heavy cream off heat and add sea salt to taste.
- Once cooled, cut eclairs open, fill with pumpkin mixture, and drizzle with salted caramel.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 eclair (60g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg