Description
Strawberry cream puffs are delightful, airy pastries filled with a luscious strawberry cream that captures the essence of summer in every bite. These charming treats are perfect for celebrations or a sweet indulgence anytime, offering a burst of flavor and light texture that makes them the star of any dessert table. Whether shared with family or enjoyed solo, these puffs promise to bring smiles all around!
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 (mashed)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (chilled)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, combine water and butter; bring to a boil. Add flour and stir until it forms a smooth ball. Let cool slightly.
- Mix in eggs one at a time until the mixture is glossy and smooth.
- Spoon tablespoon-sized amounts onto the baking sheet, leaving space between each puff.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown; avoid opening the oven door too soon.
- While cooling, blend strawberries with whipped cream and powdered sugar until smooth yet slightly chunky.
- Fill cooled puffs with the strawberry mixture using a piping bag.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cream puff (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg