Description
Strawberry cream puffs are a delightful dessert that combines the lightness of choux pastry with luscious whipped cream and fresh strawberries. These charming treats are not only visually appealing but also bursting with flavor, making them perfect for any celebration or gathering.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Unsalted butter
- Water
- Eggs
- Fresh strawberries
- Heavy whipping cream
- Sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter in water until boiling; remove from heat.
- Stir in flour all at once, mix until smooth and return to low heat for a minute.
- Transfer dough to a mixing bowl; cool slightly before adding eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Pipe mounds onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Whip heavy cream with sugar until soft peaks form; fold in chopped strawberries.
- Cut cooled puffs in half horizontally, fill with whipped mixture, and replace tops.
Notes
- Use ripe strawberries for maximum flavor.
- Chill mixing bowl and beaters before whipping cream for better results.
- Experiment with different fillings like chocolate mousse or custard for variety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff (45g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 42mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg