Éclair Trifle
Éclair Trifle is a decadent dessert that layers sliced chocolate éclairs with vanilla pastry cream, whipped cream, and chocolate ganache. It's a modern, no-bake twist on the classic French éclair, often served in a glass or trifle dish for an elegant presentation. This dish is popular in North American and European home baking for its impressive look and simple assembly.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is high in carbohydrates and fat, with a significant amount of sugar from the pastry, cream, and chocolate. A typical serving provides a good source of calcium and phosphorus from the dairy components, with a rough calorie estimate of 450-550 kcal per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 500 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 33 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 32 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Phosphorus | 110 mg |
| Vitamin A | 280 IU |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it transforms the individual, hand-held French éclair into a communal, shareable centerpiece dessert. Nutritionally, it's a prime example of a 'hyper-palatable' food, combining fat, sugar, and refined carbs in a way that is highly rewarding to the taste buds.
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