Strawberry Cream Puffs
Strawberry cream puffs are delightful pastries that combine the sweetness of ripe strawberries with a rich, velvety whipped cream filling. These airy choux pastries are perfect for any gathering, whether it’s a birthday party or a casual afternoon treat. With their beautiful presentation and delicious flavor, they are sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup water (filtered if possible)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (chopped)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a saucepan, combine water and butter over medium heat until melted. Add flour and sugar, stirring until a thick dough forms.
- Remove from heat, let cool slightly, then add eggs one at a time, stirring until smooth.
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper and pipe tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto the sheets.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and puffed; do not open the oven during baking.
- While pastries cool, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually mix in powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Fold in chopped strawberries.
- Fill cooled pastry shells with strawberry cream just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: - Use high-quality fresh strawberries for maximum flavor. - Consider substituting strawberries with raspberries or blueberries for a different twist! - Assemble the puffs right before serving to keep them crisp.