Modern Eclairs

';Finally, an antidote tocupcake fatigue . . . shows how eclairs can serve as a base foreverything from ice cream sandwiches to lobster rolls.'Entertainment Weekly Move over, macarons; catch you later, cupcakes: clairs are the new pastry du jour. Delicious and adorableand fun to make at homethese tiny treats are the perfect vehicles for all your favorite flavors (sweet and savory). Here, pastry chef Jenny McCoy shares incredible recipes for eclairs and all their relatives: cream puffs, profiteroles, Paris-Brests, religieuses, gougeres, and more. The best part is that all of these creations are made from the same simple choux pastry: Once you master the basic recipe, it's endlessly customizable, from Lemon Meringue clairs to ';Whoopie Puffs' to New England ';Lobster Rolls.' Recipes include traditional, fruity, chocolate, frozen, savory, and holiday-themed iterations, some classic, some cleverbut all irresistible. ';Jenny's modernistic approach to the classic eclair is perfectioninventive, playful, and free-spirited. Her whimsical charm as a baker presents itself on every page.'Sarabeth Levine, James Beard Award-winning pastry chef and owner of Sarabeth's Bakery ';Jenny McCoy'sModern clairstakes you on a pte choux journey to making the best eclairs, cream puffs, and everything in between. Get ready for a fun and creative ride!'Mindy Segal, James Beard Award-winning pastry chef and owner of HotChocolate