How do I create a matcha green tea eclair?

Experience the vibrant and earthy taste of Matcha Green Tea with our unique Matcha Green Tea Eclair recipe. These delightful treats will add a touch of zen to your dessert table!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I create a Matcha Green Tea Eclair. Items include: Matcha Green Tea Powder Water Unsalted Butter Salt All-Purpose Flour Large Eggs Heavy Cream Powdered Sugar Milk

Matcha Green Tea Powder 2 teaspoons for brewing, 1 teaspoon for filling, and 1 tablespoon for glaze
Water 1/4 cup for brewing matcha, 1/2 cup for eclair dough, and 2 tablespoons for glaze
Unsalted Butter 1/4 cup for eclair dough
Salt a pinch for eclair dough
All-Purpose Flour 1/2 cup for eclair dough
Large Eggs 2 for eclair dough
Heavy Cream 1 cup for filling
Powdered Sugar 2 tablespoons for filling and 1 cup for glaze
Milk 2 tablespoons for glaze

Take note
Please note that this recipe may cause a sudden desire to travel to Japan or join a tea ceremony. Also, be prepared for a matcha addiction - once you try these eclairs, you'll never want to go back.

1

Be Bold, Brew the Matcha

Start by whisking 2 teaspoons of matcha green tea powder in 1/4 cup of hot water until it froths like a tucked-in teddy bear. Set it aside and let it cool while you work on the eclair dough.

2

Dough Rises, Creativity Blossoms

In a saucepan, bring 1/2 cup of water, 1/4 cup of unsalted butter, and a pinch of salt to a rolling boil. Once the butter has melted into a stream of golden dreams, remove the pan from the heat and add 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour. Stir it vigorously until the mixture forms a ball that's as smooth as a matcha latte art masterpiece.

3

Cooling Zen, Add Eggs

Transfer the dough ball to a large bowl and let it cool for a few minutes. Then, add 2 large eggs, one at a time, beating the dough after each addition. This step requires a little elbow grease, as you want the dough to be silky and vibrant, just like your matcha dreams.

4

Pipe in Peace, Shape Your Eclairs

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Using a piping bag fitted with a round tip, pipe long, delicate lines of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Aim for 4-inch-long eclairs that are as lovely as a Zen rock garden. Remember, practice makes perfect, so don't be discouraged if they're not perfect on your first attempt!

5

Baking Nirvana

Bake the matcha wonders in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F (180°C) and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until they're as golden as a sunrise in Kyoto. Patience is key here – give them time to transform into glorious eclairs.

6

Filling Enlightenment

Once the eclairs have cooled to room temperature, it's time to bring them to the next level. Using a small, sharp knife, make a small slit in the side of each eclair. Whip up 1 cup of heavy cream until it reaches a pillowy texture and then fold in 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar, along with 1 teaspoon of matcha green tea powder. Fill a piping bag with the matcha cream and inject a generous amount into each eclair. As they say, never hold back on matcha goodness!

7

Finishing Touch, Matcha Glaze

To complete the matcha magic, it's time to prepare a matcha glaze that's as smooth and shiny as a tranquil pond. Simply whisk together 1 cup of powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon of matcha green tea powder, and 2 tablespoons of milk in a bowl until it creates a velvety green glaze. Drizzle this enchanting concoction over the filled eclairs, letting it cascade down the sides like a waterfall of matcha wonder.