How do I create a dreamy valkyrie vanilla eclair tower?

Looking for a showstopper? Follow our instructions to assemble a stunning tower of Valkyrie Vanilla Eclairs that will leave everyone in awe.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I create a dreamy Valkyrie Vanilla Eclair tower. Items include: Cream Vanilla extract Water Milk Unsalted butter Granulated sugar Salt All-purpose flour Eggs

Cream 1 cup
Vanilla extract 2 teaspoons
Water 1/2 cup
Milk 1/2 cup
Unsalted butter 1/2 cup
Granulated sugar 1 tablespoon
Salt Pinch
All-purpose flour 1 cup
Eggs 4

Take note
Be prepared for some serious oohs and ahhs from your guests!

1

Whisk the cream and vanilla

In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup of heavy cream and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract until soft peaks form. It's like whipping up clouds of sweet goodness!

2

Make the choux pastry

In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup of water, 1/2 cup of milk, 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat and add 1 cup of all-purpose flour. Stir until a smooth dough forms. Let it cool for a minute or two.

3

Add the eggs

Add 4 eggs, one at a time, to the choux pastry dough. Make sure to fully incorporate each egg before adding the next. It's like a dance party for your dough!

4

Pipe the eclairs

Transfer the choux pastry dough to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip. Pipe 4-inch-long eclairs onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Don't worry if they're not perfect, imperfections only add character!

5

Bake to golden perfection

Bake the eclairs in a preheated oven at 400°F for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed. Resist the temptation to open the oven too soon, you want them to rise and shine!

6

Let them cool

Remove the eclairs from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack. This is the hardest step - waiting for them to cool without devouring them all!

7

Fill 'em up

Cut the cooled eclairs in half horizontally. Spoon or pipe the whipped cream mixture from step 1 into the bottom half of each eclair. Fill them up generously, because more cream means more happiness!

8

Arrange the tower

Now it's time to get creative! Arrange the filled eclairs vertically in a tower formation. You can stack them in any pattern you like, just make sure they're balanced and sturdy. Your creativity knows no bounds!