Eclairs - by Christophe Adam (Paperback)

About the Book

"Originally published under the title Les âeclairs Ã2015, âEditions de la Martiniáere, une marque de la sociâetâe EDLM (Paris)."--Title page verso.

Book Synopsis

Making éclairs has never been easier with this step-by-step book from one of Europe's top pastry chefs.

Éclairs are having a moment -- and making them is much easier than you think. Award-winning pastry chef Christophe Adam, owner of L'éclair de genie boutiques, has perfected the art of the éclair and turned it into a gourmet delight that marries unconventional and imaginative fruits, flavors, colors and textures.

This comprehensive and straightforward book features 35 recipes, step-by-step photographs and easy-to-follow instructions to guide you through mastering éclairs. Christophe outlines exactly how to get started, providing a list of equipment, basic rules and helpful tips to assist both the beginner and the experienced baker. It's almost like having a pastry chef by your side in the kitchen!

Prepare to dazzle your friends and family with éclairs ranging from traditional chocolate éclairs to pistachio orange éclairs, caramel peanut éclairs, strawberry éclairs, and more. They are perfect for everything from the most casual gathering to more formal celebrations.

Review Quotes

If food is art, then Chef Christophe Adam's cookbook Éclairs certainly are worthy of a First Place award. June 22, 2017 is official Chocolate Éclair Day. The very word "éclair" fills our minds with images of opulent cream, light dough, and a creamy topping that just melts in our mouth. Chocolate Éclair Day celebrates one of the most decadent of treats to come out of the confectioner's trade since, well, forever. The oldest recorded eclair recipe was discovered in an American cookbook dated 1884. There are as many varieties of Éclairs but the one that leaves us all drooling is the Chocolate Éclair. The most popular chocolate eclair filling is vanilla cream or whipped cream. In the United States, a chocolate eclair is sometimes referred to as a "Long John." A Long John is an elongated doughnut, filled with custard, cream, or jelly and covered in chocolate frosting. Éclair means "flash of lightning" referring to, I suppose, the speed at which these elegant treats disappear if left unguarded. Read Chef Christophe cookbook/trainer, "Eclairs, Easy Elegant and Modern Recipes. We gave this book 5 stars. Make your own eclairs. Heaven knows with 500+ step-by-step photos you CAN do this! Take a break, go to the doughnut shop to order an éclair with a latté on the side. See how theirs compares with yours. How gracious of Chef Christophe to give us insight into his world by thoughtfully introducing us to the exact steps to make perfect éclairs. No detail is overlooked so even novice bakers can begin to create these delightful pastries. You will have to invest in the proper equipment and then practice, but if you love éclairs, then fresh, home baked deliciousness can be yours--plus your family and friends will delight in tasting all your samples! A topic I simply cannot resist in cookbook reviews is to talk about the photography. Sometimes it doesn't exist or is simply under-whelming. But not in this cookbook! Rina Nurra deserves mention for her stunning photography displaying Éclair art, and for assisting Chef Christophe in actually showing us with photos how to make perfect éclairs--this is truly a step-by-step illustrated manual. Cooking with a friend is always fun, and baking together using this beautiful guide will be super sweet! Invite your friend for coffee and review your Éclairs cookbook. Select your recipes, check your available equipment, list what you need, and head for Williams-Sonoma or your favorite cooking store. One or each of you must make the glaze and/or filling the day before you make your éclairs so this not spur of the moment baking. My mouth is watering just thinking about it! Of course, you could make them on your own, but it would be so much fun with a friend. Chef notes that the Choux pastry keeps very well in the freezer. Make enough pastry so you can each have some extra to freeze--after you make them once, you'll surely want to make more with a different filling or glaze. Bon Appétit!-- "FoodWineTravelChixs.com" (3/8/2017 12:00:00 AM)

Do you like eclairs? Of course, you do! I can remember my first attempt at making eclairs when I was about twelve. I walked to the grocery store to buy the ingredients with my babysitting money. They were not exactly pretty, but they tasted delicious. The new Eclairs book by Christophe Adam can help you make treats that look and taste wonderful. There are a total of 35 recipes. 15 of them are great for beginners. The others are best for intermediate or advanced cooks. What makes this book extra special is the photos. There are over 500 of them that demonstrate the step by step process for each recipe. This makes it easy to refer back to the book as you are working to end up with beautiful desserts.-- "Sweeps4Bloggers.com" (2/4/2017 12:00:00 AM)

How many of you love éclairs? Ever since I was a kid, I loved when my mother allowed us to get éclairs in the store, or even better, made éclairs at home. Since they were a bit time consuming, my mother rarely made them, making it a true, delicious treat that all of us looked forward to during the summer (she preferred to cook them with less humidity). Since it was such a fickle recipe, I was always terrified to make éclairs at home and honestly never even attempted it as an adult. When I heard that one of my favorite publishers, Robert Rose, who is fantastic about making approachable cookbooks, came out with an éclair cookbook, I know I had to try it for myself. When the book arrived in the mail, I couldn't wait to get into the book and start looking at all the fantastic recipes! Do you want to learn how to make éclairs at home? If so, we think you will love Éclairs: Easy, Elegant and Modern Recipes by Christophe Adam. This fun cookbook has fantastic, unique recipes and amazing step by step pictures that make baking éclairs at home easy! As someone who truly LOVES éclairs, I couldn't wait to get into this cookbook. As someone who had only had traditional éclairs, I was blown away by all the modern, very fun recipes, that sound absolutely delicious. To me, however, the best part is all the step by step instructions. The author (and chef) make preparing éclairs look easy and approaching, something that seemed truly amazing to me, especially since it seemed so complicated when I saw my mother making her own recipe growing up. Never had I thought making éclairs would be so approachable and now I can't wait to try making them at home after seeing just [how]approachable Chef Adam made all of his recipes. Based on our own experience, we are delighted to give Éclairs: Easy, Elegant and Modern Recipes an A+ rating and highly recommend it to anyone who loves baking!-- "Budgetearth.com" (2/4/2017 12:00:00 AM)

Judging by my kids' (and husband's) reactions, éclairs are having a moment, eclipsing cupcakes, doughnuts, and other treats. And the amazing recipes shown here reveal why! Such vivid and delightful flavors and designs that are really the hit of any party. And yet, these colorful and cutting-edge confections are surprisingly simple and straightforward to make. Many use new ingredients that have only recently been made available at your average super store -- candies, metallic shimmer dust, and more. The 20 recipes include unconventional and imaginative flavors, such as currants, apricot, pistachio, and passion fruit. With these basic recipes, and the educational (and fun!) techniques, one could imagine infinite variations.-- "SharingFoodFun.com" (2/17/2017 12:00:00 AM)

About the Author

Christophe Adam's remarkable career has taken him from three-Michelin-star restaurants in London to Fauchon in Paris to eventually opening his own éclair boutique, L'éclair de genie, which currently boasts over 15 locations worldwide. He has plans to open a boutique in North America in 2017.