Description
Strawberry Cream Puffs are delicate choux pastry shells filled with sweet whipped cream and fresh strawberries. These light, airy treats are perfect for spring and summer gatherings or elegant desserts.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
- Melted chocolate (for drizzling, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, bring water, butter, salt, and sugar to a boil.
- Add flour all at once, stirring until dough forms a ball and pulls away from the sides.
- Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes.
- Beat in eggs one at a time until dough is smooth and glossy.
- Spoon or pipe 2-inch mounds onto the baking sheet, spacing apart.
- Bake 25–30 minutes until golden. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Slice puffs in half. Fill with whipped cream and strawberries. Top with upper half.
- Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted chocolate before serving.
Notes
- Add lemon zest to cream or use mascarpone for a richer filling.
- Include strawberry jam or mixed berries for more flavor.
- Pipe cream with a star tip for fancy presentation.
- Garnish with mint leaves for an elegant touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cream puff
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
