Éclairs With Ballymaloe House Pastry Chef JR Ryall
Today’s guest is JR Ryall, the head pastry chef at Ballymaloe House Hotel, a renowned luxury property in County Cork, Ireland. He’s also the author of the 2022 cookbook Ballymaloe Desserts: Iconic Recipes and Stories from Ireland and is known for showcasing local, high-quality ingredients in his elegant desserts.
JR joins host Jessie Sheehan to chat about his earliest memories of Ballymaloe House, the bread-baking class that ignited his passion, and the hotel’s legendary dessert trolley. He also shares expert tips on making the perfect chocolate éclairs, from achieving crisp choux pastry to balancing the perfect glaze.
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Photo by Cliodhna Prendergast
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