BANANA CREAM ECLAIRS

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From my Mamaw's recipe collection.

Provided by Chrystal Cackler @journeyrock92

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup(s) water
1/2 cup(s) butter, cubed
1/4 cup(s) sugar
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1 cup(s) all purpose flour
4 - eggs
FOR THE FILLING
2 1/2 cup(s) heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoon(s) sugar
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla
3-4 medium firm bananas
FOR THE GLAZE
1/2 cup(s) powdered sugar
2 tablespoon(s) baking cocoa
2 tablespoon(s) butter, melted
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla
1-2 tablespoon(s) boiling water
1/2 cup(s) finely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring the water, butter, sugar and salt to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until dough is smooth and shiny.
  • Insert a 3/4-in. round tip into a pastry bag; add dough. Pipe 3-in. strips about 3 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Immediately split puffs open; remove tops and set aside. Discard soft dough from inside. Cool puffs.
  • In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. In another bowl, mash bananas; gently fold in whipped cream. Spoon into eclairs; replace tops. In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, cocoa, butter and vanilla. Add enough water to make a thin glaze. Spread over eclairs. Sprinkle with pecans. Refrigerate leftovers.

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