Delightful Strawberry Cream Puffs
Indulge in the airy bliss of strawberry cream puffs, where a light pastry shell envelops a creamy filling bursting with fresh strawberries. Perfect for any gathering or simply to treat yourself, these delightful treats are sure to impress. With easy-to-follow steps and minimal effort, you’ll have a show-stopping dessert that brings joy to every occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter with water. Add flour all at once and stir until the dough forms a ball.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth and glossy.
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Pipe small mounds of dough onto the sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until puffed and golden brown. Do not open the oven door while baking.
- Let puffs cool on wire racks. Whip together heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form. Fold in chopped strawberries.
- Slice each puff horizontally without cutting all the way through, fill with strawberry cream, and replace tops.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cream puff
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute strawberries with raspberries or peaches for different flavors. For an enhanced taste, add a splash of almond extract to the cream filling.