The éclair – or “lightning bolt” – did not always bear this name. Originally, it was called the “Duchess bread,” a finger-shaped puff pastry, rolled in almonds. In the 19th century, Antonin Carème, one of the greatest – if not the greatest – pastry chefs in history, had the idea of removing the almonds, filling the pastry with chocolate or coffee custard and covering it with melting sugar. The “lightning” was born!
Available in several flavors: chocolate, vanilla, coffee, and pistachio. A custom order can be made for a flavor not listed.
The éclair – or “lightning bolt” – did not always bear this name. Originally, it was called the “Duchess bread,” a finger-shaped puff pastry, rolled in almonds. In the 19th century, Antonin Carème, one of the greatest – if not the greatest – pastry chefs in history, had the idea of removing the almonds, filling the pastry with chocolate or coffee custard and covering it with melting sugar. The “lightning” was born!
Available in several flavors: chocolate, vanilla, coffee, and pistachio. A custom order can be made for a flavor not listed.
