Modern éclairs

the long version

Éclairs are the new pastry du jour. Delicious and adorable -- and fun to make at home -- these tiny treats are the perfect vehicles for all your favorite flavors (sweet and savory). Here, pastry chef Jenny McCoy shares incredible recipes for éclairs and all their relatives: cream puffs, profiteroles, Paris-Brests,religieuses, gougères, and more. The best part is that all of these creations are made from the same simplechoux pastry: Once you master the basic recipe, it's endlessly customizable, from Lemon Meringue Éclairs to "Whoopie Puffs" to New England "Lobster Rolls." Recipes include traditional, fruity, chocolate, frozen, savory, and holiday-themed iterations, some classic, some clever. --Publisher's description.