Tony S.
Yelp
Being half Italian, with a smattering of several other European countries, and having had Eclairs from at least a dozen different places (including Italy) over the years, I feel that I'm well qualified to know what makes a good Eclair.
Around my town, finding a good Eclair won't happen. :-( And, finding a place online isn't as easy as is with most other foods
So, using Amazon, I ordered (accidentally 2) boxes.
Now, rather than shipping both in one box (there was plenty of room), they shipped them separately. :-(
I delayed posting a review because I tried three different thawing methods.
1. 2 hour quick thaw at room temperature: Left the shell a bit wet, and soggy. Also, the filling wasn't 100% thawed.
2. 8-10 hrs in the refrigerator: Fully thawed. But, the ganache topping was still a bit solid.
3. 20 hrs in a sealed container in the fridge: Fully thawed. However, this seems to have caused the sugar in the topping to rise, as it tasted too sweet. Also, there was a slight aftertaste that I didn't care for (perhaps too many unnecessary ingredients?). Though, it doesn't last long, between this, and the sugary taste, I don't think I'll finish them off.
Now, they taste good, and have filling in almost every bite (which is better than I can say for many other places, including my favorite place in Phoenix, AZ). But, as you can see by the one photo, they are quite small. So, this makes them very expensive. But, to help satisfy a craving, or once every year, or two, then it may be worth it.
Though, after having 3 in 2 weeks, I don't think I'll be able to finish them (may even throw I rest out).