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Strawberry Cream Puff Pastries

Strawberry Cream Puff Pastries

Delightful pastries filled with luscious strawberry cream, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Servings 12 puffs
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Piping bag
  • baking sheet
  • electric mixer
  • mixing bowl
  • wire rack
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

Choux Pastry Ingredients

  • 1 cup Water Essential for creating steam in the pastry.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter Adds richness to the pastry.
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Provides structure to the pastry.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 4 large Eggs Gives the pastry its rise and structure.

Strawberry Filling Ingredients

  • 1 cup Heavy whipping cream Creates a rich and creamy filling.
  • 1/4 cup Powdered sugar Sweetens the filling.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Adds flavor to the filling.
  • 1 cup Fresh strawberries Hulled and sliced for the filling.

Garnish

  • to taste Powdered sugar For dusting on top before serving.

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 1/2 cup of unsalted butter. Heat over medium until it reaches a rolling boil.
  • Remove from heat and quickly add 1 cup of all-purpose flour and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Stir vigorously until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
  • Allow the dough to cool for a few minutes, then add 4 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until smooth and glossy.
  • Transfer the dough into a piping bag fitted with a large round tip. Pipe small mounds (about 1.5 inches in diameter) onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and puffed. Avoid opening the oven door during baking.
  • While the puffs are baking, whip 1 cup of heavy whipping cream in a mixing bowl until it starts to thicken.
  • Gradually add 1/4 cup of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
  • Gently fold in 1 cup of hulled and sliced fresh strawberries into the whipped cream.
  • Once the puffs are cool, cut a small slit in the side of each puff and fill with the strawberry cream mixture using a piping bag or spoon.
  • Dust the filled cream puffs with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Strawberry cream puffs are a delightful treat that combines light choux pastry with a rich strawberry cream filling. Perfect for any occasion!
Keyword dessert, Pastries, Strawberry Cream Puffs