Ingredients
Method
Prepare the Choux Pastry
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and stir in flour until a dough forms.
- Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth.
Shape the Bunny Eclairs
- Transfer dough to a piping bag with a round tip.
- Pipe 4-inch ovals for bunny faces and smaller lines for ears.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden. Let cool completely.
Make the Lemon Cream Filling
- Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Transfer to a piping bag.
Prepare the Raspberry Filling
- In a saucepan, combine raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice.
- Simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened. Let cool.
Assemble the Eclairs
- Slice éclairs horizontally.
- Pipe lemon cream on the bottom half and add raspberry filling.
- Place the top half back on.
Decorate the Bunny Faces
- Pipe white chocolate bunny ears on parchment paper and add pink centers.
- Once set, insert the ears into the éclairs.
- Use an edible marker to draw eyes, whiskers, and a nose.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Serve and Enjoy
- Arrange on a pastel platter and serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 24 hours.