Description
Strawberry cream puffs are airy, delicate pastries filled with a luscious strawberry cream that brings a burst of summer flavor to every bite. These delightful treats, perfect for gatherings or a sweet afternoon indulgence, combine the sweetness of ripe strawberries with rich whipped cream nestled in golden choux pastry. With simple ingredients and an easy preparation process, you’ll impress friends and family while enjoying a nostalgic taste of childhood joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup water
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (chopped)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (chilled)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a saucepan, combine water and butter; bring to a boil.
- Add flour and stir until a smooth ball forms; cook for about 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat; let cool slightly before adding eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth.
- Pipe dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- While cooling, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form; fold in chopped strawberries.
- Once cooled, fill the puffs with strawberry cream and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg