National Chocolate Eclair Day 2023: The 22nd of June is National Chocolate Eclair Day, a special occasion for all of us with a sweet appetite. There are few individuals who dislike the combination of pastry, crème filling, and chocolate. Eclairs are among the most popular sweet delicacies. Eclairs are also created with fruit and floral flavours in addition to chocolate. While chocolate eclairs are delectable on their own, some people prefer to pair them with a cup of hot coffee or tea that has been lightly brewed. Thankfully, there is no way to mess up an eclair!
HISTORY OF NATIONAL CHOCOLATE ECLAIR DAY
Eclairs are produced from a special type of dough known as ‘pate à choux’. The French are renowned for creating delicacies from the humble dough. The pastry of an eclair is shaped like an oblong and, once baked, becomes light and flaky on the exterior and hollow on the inside. The next stage is to fill the pastry with vanilla or chocolate cream. Additionally, the term “eclair” originated in France. It translates to “flash of lightning,” and some believe the confections were so named because they flew off the racks at the confectioners!
In the nineteenth century, French chef Antonin Carême invented these delectable delights. The story behind the creation of this delectable delicacy is tragic. During the French Revolution, Carême’s parents abandoned him, and he was forced to work as a kitchen servant to support himself. Later, he began working as an apprentice for the renowned patissier Jean Sylvain Bailly. The young child developed into a skilled chef and decided to begin making his own dishes, including the eclair. Since then, eclairs have become a staple of French cuisine, and other nations have also adopted the formula. In countries such as the United States, however, Long Johns are sold as eclairs, which are very distinct from the originals. Typically, vanilla pudding or custard is used to fill Long Johns, which are made from donut pastry. The French eclair, on the other hand, requires significantly more time, skill, and money to prepare.
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Five chocolate facts that will blow your mind
White chocolate is not actually chocolate
White chocolate is composed of cocoa butter but not cocoa solids or chocolate liquor.
Aztecs consumed hot chocolate
The Aztecs drank a bitter hot chocolate concoction that was served at marriages and other ceremonies.
It was a form of currency.
During the height of their civilization, the Aztecs also used cacao beans as a currency.
Cocoa tree longevity
A cocoa tree can survive up to 200 years on average.
Chocolate is harmful to canines.
Theobromine in chocolate is toxic to animals and cannot be metabolised by them.
NATIONAL CHOCOLATE ECLAIR DAY DATES
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | June 22 | Thursday |
| 2024 | June 22 | Saturday |
| 2025 | June 22 | Sunday |
| 2026 | June 22 | Monday |
| 2027 | June 22 | Tuesday |
