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Strawberry Cream Puffs

Strawberry Cream Puffs

Strawberry Cream Puffs are a delightful combination of fresh strawberries and whipped cream in a delicate puff pastry.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 puffs
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: French
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Choux Pastry
  • 1 cup water ensures the dough has the right hydration for those airy puffs.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter adds richness and flair to the pastry.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour the base for creating that light, buttery texture.
  • 4 large eggs essential for binding and giving rise to your puff pastry.
For the Filling
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries the stars of this dish, providing sweet, refreshing flavors.
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream the creamy element that complements the strawberries beautifully.
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar balances the sweetness of the whipped cream.
  • 2 tablespoons milk or cream helps achieve the perfect consistency while whipping the cream.
Optional Topping
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar use it for dusting right before serving for an elegant touch.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • piping bag
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

How to Make Strawberry Cream Puffs
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of water and 1/2 cup of unsalted butter to a rolling boil.
  3. Once boiling, stir in 1 cup of all-purpose flour all at once.
  4. Remove the pan from heat and let the dough cool for about 5-10 minutes.
  5. Add 4 large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  6. Using a piping bag or spoon, pipe the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Place the baking sheet in your preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  8. Once baked, remove them from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack.
  9. In a mixing bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy whipping cream with 1/4 cup of powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of milk until stiff peaks form.
  10. Slice the cooled puffs in half and fill each half with whipped cream and fresh strawberries.
  11. Dust with 1/2 cup of powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1puffCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Allow the Strawberry Cream Puffs to cool completely before storing them. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 day, in the fridge for up to 3 days with filling separate, or freeze unfilled puffs for up to 2 months.

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