So are eclairs French? In a word: Oui. Eclairs are more French than a beret-wearing mime eating a baguette while falling off the Eiffel Tower. Eclairs have been around in France since at least 1860.

Preheat oven to 425℉. In a medium saucepan, combine butter, water and salt. Cook until mixture comes to a boil and butter completely melts. Make sure your éclairs are well spaced on the parchment.

A classic crème pâtissière (vanilla pastry cream filling) is a creamy custard that is the perfect filling for cakes, eclairs, donuts, and tarts. It has a silky smooth texture and delicious vanilla ...