Description
Delight in the elegance of Strawberry Cream Puffs, where light, airy pastry meets a luscious strawberry cream filling. Perfect for special occasions or a sweet indulgence, these cream puffs are easy to make and even easier to enjoy. Fresh strawberries add a burst of flavor to the creamy filling, making each bite a decadent treat.
Ingredients
For the Cream Puffs:
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup water
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Strawberry Cream Filling:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
For Garnish:
Powdered sugar for dusting
Fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make the Cream Puffs: In a medium saucepan, bring butter, water, and salt to a boil. Add flour all at once, stirring until the dough forms a ball. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Add the Eggs: Mix in eggs one at a time until the dough is smooth and glossy.
- Pipe the Dough: Transfer dough to a piping bag and pipe small mounds onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Turn off the oven and let puffs dry inside for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
- Make the Strawberry Cream Filling: Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Fold in chopped strawberries.
- Assemble the Cream Puffs: Slice cooled puffs in half and fill with strawberry cream.
- Garnish and Serve: Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh strawberries. Serve immediately.
Notes
For best results, fill the cream puffs just before serving to avoid sogginess.
Unfilled cream puffs can be frozen for up to 1 month. Thaw and re-crisp in the oven before filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 cream puffs
- Calories: Approximately 150 kcal per serving
Keywords: Strawberry Cream Puffs, Cream Puff Recipe, Strawberry Dessert, Light Pastry Recipe, Fresh Strawberry Filling