Description
These delightful Strawberry Cream Puffs are light, airy, and filled with sweet whipped cream and fresh strawberries. Perfect for a special occasion or a sweet treat any time of the year, these puffs are sure to impress!
Ingredients
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For the choux pastry:
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- 4 large eggs
For the filling:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, diced
- 1–2 tbsp strawberry jam (optional, for extra flavor)
For garnish:
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Make the choux pastry: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium saucepan, bring the water and butter to a boil over medium heat. Stir until the butter is melted. Add the flour and salt all at once, stirring vigorously until the mixture forms a smooth dough and pulls away from the sides of the pan (about 1-2 minutes). Remove from heat and let it cool for about 5 minutes.
- Add the eggs: One at a time, beat in the eggs using a hand mixer or stand mixer. Make sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. The dough should be smooth, shiny, and thick.
- Shape the cream puffs: Using a spoon or a piping bag, scoop or pipe small mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each puff. You can make them about 1.5 to 2 inches in diameter. Wet your finger and gently smooth the tops of the puffs.
- Bake the puffs: Bake the cream puffs for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and puffed up. Once done, remove them from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
- Make the whipped cream filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to overbeat.
- Prepare the strawberries: While the cream puffs are cooling, dice the fresh strawberries and place them in a small bowl. If you’d like, you can mix the strawberries with a little bit of strawberry jam to add more sweetness and flavor.
- Assemble the cream puffs: Once the cream puffs have cooled, carefully slice each one in half. Pipe or spoon a generous amount of whipped cream onto the bottom half of each puff. Top with a few pieces of diced strawberries.
- Top and garnish: Place the top half of the cream puff back on, dust with powdered sugar, and garnish with fresh mint leaves for a beautiful presentation.
- Serve: Serve the strawberry cream puffs immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- You can prepare the choux pastry ahead of time and store the baked puffs in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Fill them just before serving.
- If you don’t have strawberry jam, you can substitute with raspberry or apricot jam for a different flavor profile.
- For a lighter filling, you can substitute some of the whipped cream with Greek yogurt or mascarpone.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired, Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg