Campfire Eclairs

Campfire eclairs are a delicious twist on the classic French pastry, eclair, designed to be cooked over a campfire. Here’s a simple recipe to make campfire eclairs:

Ingredients:

Eclair dough:

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 large eggs
• Pinch of salt

The filling:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate sauce:

• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions:

• Prepare the Campfire: Start by building a campfire and letting it burn down to create a good bed of hot coals. You’ll need a sturdy stick or campfire skewer to cook the eclairs over the fire.
• Make the Eclair Dough:
  • In a saucepan, bring the water, butter, and salt to a boil over the campfire or a portable stove.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the flour until a smooth dough forms.
  • Return the pan to low heat and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, to dry out the dough slightly.
  • Remove from heat and let the dough cool for a few minutes.
  • Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until the dough is smooth and glossy.
• Cook the Eclairs:
  • Take a portion of the eclair dough and shape it into a long, thin log around your campfire skewer. Make sure it’s secure but not too thick.
  • Hold the skewer over the campfire, turning it slowly to cook the eclair evenly. Cook for about 5-10 minutes or until the eclair is golden brown and crispy.
  • Carefully remove the cooked eclair from the skewer and let it cool.
• Make the Filling:
  • Whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
• Make the Chocolate Sauce:
  • In a heatproof bowl, combine the semisweet chocolate chips and heavy cream.
  • Place the bowl over the campfire or use a double boiler to melt the chocolate, stirring until smooth.
• Assemble the Campfire Eclairs:
  • Slice the cooked eclair in half horizontally.
  • Fill the eclair with the whipped cream filling.
  • Drizzle the melted chocolate sauce over the top.
• Enjoy:
  • Enjoy your campfire eclairs while they’re still warm and gooey.

Remember to be cautious when working with an open flame and hot surfaces while cooking over a campfire. Campfire cooking can be a fun and delicious experience, but safety should always be a priority.

Campfire eclairs are a delicious twist on the classic French pastry, eclair, designed to be cooked over a campfire. Here’s a simple recipe to make campfire eclairs:

Ingredients:

Eclair dough:

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 large eggs
• Pinch of salt

The filling:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate sauce:

• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions:

• Prepare the Campfire: Start by building a campfire and letting it burn down to create a good bed of hot coals. You’ll need a sturdy stick or campfire skewer to cook the eclairs over the fire.
• Make the Eclair Dough:
  • In a saucepan, bring the water, butter, and salt to a boil over the campfire or a portable stove.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the flour until a smooth dough forms.
  • Return the pan to low heat and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, to dry out the dough slightly.
  • Remove from heat and let the dough cool for a few minutes.
  • Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until the dough is smooth and glossy.
• Cook the Eclairs:
  • Take a portion of the eclair dough and shape it into a long, thin log around your campfire skewer. Make sure it’s secure but not too thick.
  • Hold the skewer over the campfire, turning it slowly to cook the eclair evenly. Cook for about 5-10 minutes or until the eclair is golden brown and crispy.
  • Carefully remove the cooked eclair from the skewer and let it cool.
• Make the Filling:
  • Whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
• Make the Chocolate Sauce:
  • In a heatproof bowl, combine the semisweet chocolate chips and heavy cream.
  • Place the bowl over the campfire or use a double boiler to melt the chocolate, stirring until smooth.
• Assemble the Campfire Eclairs:
  • Slice the cooked eclair in half horizontally.
  • Fill the eclair with the whipped cream filling.
  • Drizzle the melted chocolate sauce over the top.
• Enjoy:
  • Enjoy your campfire eclairs while they’re still warm and gooey.

Remember to be cautious when working with an open flame and hot surfaces while cooking over a campfire. Campfire cooking can be a fun and delicious experience, but safety should always be a priority.

Try this sweet treat on your next trip to Terre Haute Campground!