STRAWBERRY CREAM PUFFS
Light and airy cream puffs filled with sweet strawberry cream. Perfect for parties, Valentine’s Day, or a special dessert treat.
Ingredients
For Cream Puff Dough and Filling:
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup strawberries chopped
Instructions
Prepare Dough:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil.
Mix Dough:
- Add flour all at once, stir vigorously until mixture forms a ball. Cool slightly, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
Bake Puffs:
- Pipe or spoon dough onto baking sheet. Bake 20–25 minutes until golden and puffed. Cool completely.
Prepare Filling:
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Fold in chopped strawberries.
Assemble Puffs:
- Slice tops of cooled puffs and fill with strawberry cream. Replace tops and serve chilled.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Puffs can be baked a day in advance and stored in an airtight container.
- Variations: Use raspberries or blueberries instead of strawberries for filling.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve chilled as a dessert or special breakfast treat.
- Allergy-Friendly: Use dairy-free cream if needed.
- Storage Tips: Store filled puffs in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.