Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of strawberry cream puffs, a dessert that perfectly captures the essence of summer. These airy pastries are filled with sweetened whipped cream infused with luscious strawberries, creating a burst of flavor in every bite. Perfect for special events or as a delightful treat at home, these elegant cream puffs are sure to impress your guests. With their beautiful presentation and simple preparation process, strawberry cream puffs are not just a feast for the palate but also a treat for the eyes. Elevate your dessert game and leave everyone raving about this scrumptious delight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup water
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a saucepan, combine butter and water until melted. Add flour all at once and stir until it forms a ball.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until smooth.
- Pipe small mounds onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely on wire racks.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; fold in diced strawberries.
- Cut cooled pastry shells in half, fill with whipped strawberry cream, and replace the tops.
Notes
- Chill your mixing bowl before whipping the cream for better results.
- Experiment with flavor by adding vanilla extract or lemon zest into the filling.
- Fill pastry shells just before serving to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cream puff (50g)
- Calories: 178
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 72mg