Cream Injectors

Cream injectors make the task of filling pastries like éclairs, long johns and other puff pastries simple and quick, but the task of cleaning out the injector can seem a little daunting due to the various pieces. First things first, never let a cream injector sit out for long after you have used it to fill pastries. The cream will dry and block up the hole, making it even more difficult to clean. Disassemble the injector as much as possible and put it in a pan of warm, soapy water to soak.

The hopper is fairly easy to clean as it is large, the inter components and the needles are more difficult. It is best to fashion several custom cleaning tools to keep nearby so that you do not need to make the tools over and over again. The easiest way to clean out the needles is with a damp, clean pipe cleaner. Insert the pipe cleaner into the needle and move it in and out vigorously until all of the cream has been removed from the needle. Rinse off the cleaner and repeat as needed then let the pieces sit out to air dry.