Tomato Eclairs With Creamy Ricotta and Basil Filling

Did you know that eclairs originated in France and are traditionally filled with cream or custard? This twist on the classic eclair adds a savory touch with the tomato, ricotta, and basil filling.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Tomato Eclairs With Creamy Ricotta and Basil Filling

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: French, Italian Courses: Anytime, Appetizer, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Tomatoes
• 100 gram Flour
• 50 gram Butter
• 2 unit Eggs
• 150 gram Ricotta cheese
• 20 gram Basil leaves
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
3. Remove from heat and gradually add eggs, one at a time, stirring well after each addition.
4. Transfer the mixture to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip. Pipe 4-inch long eclairs onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
6. In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, chopped basil leaves, salt, and pepper.
7. Once the eclairs have cooled, slice them in half horizontally.
8. Fill each eclair with the ricotta and basil mixture.
9. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 5g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.