Cotton Candy Eclairs (Print Version)

Ingredients:

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour.
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter.
03 - 1 cup water.
04 - 4 large eggs.
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt.
06 - 1 cup cotton candy (fluff).
07 - 1 cup heavy cream.
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
09 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar.

Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
02 - In a saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil.
03 - Once boiling, remove from heat and add flour. Stir until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan.
04 - Let it cool for a few minutes, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until smooth.
05 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
06 - Transfer the choux pastry to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip. Pipe 4-inch lines onto the baking sheet, leaving space between each.
07 - Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and puffed. Allow to cool completely.
08 - In a mixing bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
09 - Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then fold in the cotton candy until well combined.
10 - Once the eclairs are cool, use a sharp knife to make a small slit in the side of each. Fill a piping bag with the cotton candy cream and pipe into each eclair until filled.
11 - Arrange the filled eclairs on a platter. Optionally, garnish with extra cotton candy on top.

Notes:

01 - These whimsical eclairs are a fun and light dessert for celebrations or special occasions.
02 - Garnish with extra cotton candy on top for an added touch of magic!.