Strawberry Cheesecake Eclairs

Eclairs are one of my favorites. These Strawberry Cheesecake Eclairs take that favorite and make it even more sinfully indulgent and decadent. You will not miss the chocolate with this version!

ECLAIR SHELLS:

• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 6 pieces
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 large egg + 1 teaspoon water, for egg wash (optional)
• Powdered sugar, for dusting

CHEESECAKE FILLING:

• 1 cup cold heavy cream
• 8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

STRAWBERRY FILLING:

• 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 1/2 cups chopped strawberries, fresh or frozen
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon fresh orange zest
• Garnish
• 8 strawberries, halved

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°. Line sheet pans with parchment paper.
2. Bring butter, sugar, salt, and 3/4 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Immediately remove from heat, and quickly stir in flour all at once. Return to heat and stir with a wooden spoon for 1 to 2 minutes, or until dough is smooth and forms a ball.
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