Classic Vanilla Éclair

The Classic Vanilla Éclair is a beloved French pastry consisting of an oblong choux dough shell, filled with smooth vanilla pastry cream, and topped with a glossy chocolate glaze. It is a staple of French pâtisserie, known for its light, airy texture contrasted with rich, creamy filling.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dessert is high in carbohydrates and fat, with the choux pastry and cream providing significant energy. A typical serving offers a good source of calcium from the dairy filling, along with a notable amount of sugar and saturated fat, placing it in the 250-350 kcal range per piece.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	300 kcal
Protein	5 g
Carbs	35 g
Fat	16 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	22 g
Sodium	150 mg
Calcium	80 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Potassium	120 mg
Phosphorus	100 mg
Vitamin A	150 IU
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)	0.1 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	0.15 mg
Cholesterol	45 mg

Per 1 éclair (approximately 100 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, the éclair is a cornerstone of French pastry tradition, with its name meaning 'flash of lightning'—possibly because it's eaten quickly or because the glossy glaze 'flashes' in the light. Nutritionally, its unique structure from choux pastry (made by cooking flour with butter and water) creates a hollow shell that holds a large volume of rich filling.