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15 Over-the-Top Eclairs You Can Make At Home

These amazing pastries only look hard.

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These amazing pastries only look hard.

1

Vanilla Eclairs

<p>This simple and elegant eclair has a sugar topping to compliment the rich vanilla flavor.</p>
<p>Get the recipe from <a target="_blank" href="http://www.insanitytheory.net/kitchenwench/laduree-vanilla-eclairs/">Kitchen Wench</a>.</p>
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This simple and elegant eclair has a sugar topping to compliment the rich vanilla flavor.

Get the recipe from Kitchen Wench.

2

Apple Pie Eclairs

<p>Instead of a heavy pie, try a light and airy eclair version with an apple pie filling and caramel glaze.</p>
<p>Get the recipe from <a target="_blank" href="http://bakingdom.com/2012/11/apple-pie-eclairs-caramel-glaze.html">BakingDom</a>.</p>
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Instead of a heavy pie, try a light and airy eclair version with an apple pie filling and caramel glaze.

Get the recipe from BakingDom.

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3

Blueberry Violet Eclairs

<p>These vibrant eclairs are bursting with blueberry and floral flavor notes.</p>
<p>Get the recipe from <a target="_blank" href="http://www.siftandwhisk.com/blog/blueberry-violet-eclairs">Sift &amp; Whisk</a>.</p>
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These vibrant eclairs are bursting with blueberry and floral flavor notes.

Get the recipe from Sift & Whisk.

4

Cream Puff Pie

<p>Not having it with small eclairs? Make an eclair pie for something a bit more decadent. </p>
<p>Get the recipe from <a target="_blank" href="http://www.cookingclassy.com/2012/07/cream-puff-pie-aka-cream-puff-cake-or-eclair-cake/">Cooking Classy</a>.</p>
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Not having it with small eclairs? Make an eclair pie for something a bit more decadent.

Get the recipe from Cooking Classy.

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5

Raspberry Eclairs

<p>Add some color to your pastries with ruby red raspberries.</p>
<p>Get the recipe from <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bakersroyale.com/fruit/raspberry-eclairs/">Bakers Royale</a>.</p>
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Add some color to your pastries with ruby red raspberries.

Get the recipe from Bakers Royale.

6

Strawberries and Cream Eclairs

<p>This light and whipped creamy dessert is the perfect summer sweet.</p>
<p>Get the recipe from <a target="_blank" href="http://www.ambrosiabaking.com/2013/04/mini-strawberries-and-cream-eclairs.html">Ambrosia Baking</a>.</p>
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This light and whipped creamy dessert is the perfect summer sweet.

Get the recipe from Ambrosia Baking.

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7

Chocolate-Glazed Eclairs with Vanilla Bean Pastry Cream Filling

<p>Give the classic eclair a little flair by dipping it in colored frostings and sprinkling on some whimsical toppings.</p>
<p>Get the recipe from <a target="_blank" href="http://www.loveandoliveoil.com/2014/05/april-kitchen-challenge-results-eclairs.html">Love &amp; Olive Oil</a>.</p>
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Give the classic eclair a little flair by dipping it in colored frostings and sprinkling on some whimsical toppings.

Get the recipe from Love & Olive Oil.

8

Peanut Butter Crunch Eclair Bars

<p>Vary the shape and texture by making eclairs into bars. Then throw some peanut butter on there. Just for good measure.</p>
<p>Get the recipe from <a target="_blank" href="http://cookiesandcups.com/peanut-butter-crunch-eclair-bars/#_a5y_p=896993">Cookies and Cups</a>.</p>
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Vary the shape and texture by making eclairs into bars. Then throw some peanut butter on there. Just for good measure.

Get the recipe from Cookies and Cups.

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9

Lemon Meringue Eclairs

All the elements you love from a lemon meringue pie, in a tiny eclair form.
 Get the recipe from Food For My Family.
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All the elements you love from a lemon meringue pie, in a tiny eclair form.

Get the recipe from Food For My Family.

10

Salted Caramel Eclairs

<p>Give your eclairs a salty sweet twist.</p>
<p>Get the recipe from <a target="_blank" href="http://trissalicious.com/2013/10/07/salted-caramel-eclairs/">Trissalicious</a>.</p>
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Give your eclairs a salty sweet twist.

Get the recipe from Trissalicious.

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11

Strawberry Shortcake Eclair Cake

<p>Elevate strawberry shortcake by making it into a pretty-in-pink eclair cake.</p>
<p>Get the recipe from <a target="_blank" href="http://insidebrucrewlife.com/2014/04/strawberry-shortcake-eclair-cake/">Inside BruCrewLife</a>.</p>
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Elevate strawberry shortcake by making it into a pretty-in-pink eclair cake.

Get the recipe from Inside BruCrewLife.

12

S'mores Eclair

<p>Give the campfire favorite a classy upgrade. </p>
<p>Get the recipe from <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bakersroyale.com/cakes/smores-eclair/">Bakers Royale</a>.</p>
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Give the campfire favorite a classy upgrade.

Get the recipe from Bakers Royale.

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13

Eclair Cookie Cups

<p>This tiny treat gives you all the flavors of an eclair without the hard work.</p>
<p>Get the recipe from <a target="_blank" href="http://thenymelrosefamily.com/2015/03/eclair-cookie-cups.html#_a5y_p=3575451">The NY Melrose Company</a>.</p>
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This tiny treat gives you all the flavors of an eclair without the hard work.

Get the recipe from The NY Melrose Company.

14

Mini Chocolate Eclairs

<p>Make them bite sized for a party dessert.</p>
<p>Get the recipe from <a target="_blank" href="http://www.dessertfortwo.com/2014/03/chocolate-eclairs/#_a5y_p=1420854">Dessert For Two</a>.</p>
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Make them bite sized for a party dessert.

Get the recipe from Dessert For Two.

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15

Graham Cracker Eclair Cake

<p>This no-bake dessert uses graham crackers for a bit more crunch.</p>
<p>Get the recipe from <a target="_blank" href="http://hip2save.com/2014/01/17/easy-graham-cracker-eclair-cake-recipe/">Hip2Save</a>.</p>
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This no-bake dessert uses graham crackers for a bit more crunch.

Get the recipe from Hip2Save.

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