National Chocolate Eclair Day: Let’s Celebrate Our Favorite Treat

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Eclair...Hmmm, the word itself makes our mouths watering! This delicious light-dough, creamy, chocolate-covered dessert takes us back to old Paris. Isn't it worth celebrating? Sure! Every year, the world celebrates National Chocolate Eclair Day on June 22 in appreciation of the manufacture of this tasty dessert that makes us happy every time we take a bite of it!

History of Tasty Eclair

First of all, what does the word “Éclair” mean? You will be surprised, as it means “flash of lightning” as a metaphor for how quickly this delicious dessert disappears if left unattended!

Now, who invented this tempting treat? It is said to have been first invented by the French Chef Antonin Carême, a man with a tragic history that led to great innovation in the early 19th century. Antonin was abandoned by his parents in the turbulent days of the French Revolution which forced him to work as a kitchen boy and then as an apprentice to a famous pâtissier named Sylvain Bailly.

Antonin Karim has become a very talented chef as he creates heavenly flavors and dishes, one of the most famous being the delicious eclairs!

Eclairs... Many Unique Flavors

There are many flavors of eclairs to satisfy all tastes, whether you are a lover of nuts, fruits, or chocolate of all kinds, you will always find a suitable option to enjoy your piece of eclair. In addition to its distinctive taste, it has a very fancy design that makes you want to take a picture of it, and perhaps you may hesitate to eat it so as not to ruin its design!

How to celebrate National Chocolate Eclair Day

What about a day full of chocolate and treats? On this day, all you have to do is buy your favorite eclair and enjoy eating it! You can also prepare it at home to enjoy the aroma of baking it in the oven. Get your friends together for a party full of eclairs and eat them together.

If you're active on social media, share some facts about this dessert using the hashtag #ChocolateEclairDay | #NationalChocolateEclairDay to help educate more people about this popular dessert!

What do you think now? Worth celebrating? Of course!

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