Description
Strawberry cream puffs are a delightful dessert that perfectly balances the light, airy texture of choux pastry with a rich filling of whipped cream and fresh strawberries. Each bite offers a burst of flavor, making them an irresistible treat for various occasions, from summer picnics to festive gatherings.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Unsalted butter
- Water
- Eggs
- Heavy cream
- Fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a saucepan, combine water and butter over medium heat until melted and boiling.
- Remove from heat and stir in sifted flour until fully incorporated. Return to low heat, stirring until the mixture forms a ball.
- Let cool slightly, then add eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth and glossy.
- Pipe small mounds onto lined baking sheets and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool completely on a wire rack before filling with whipped cream and diced strawberries.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Allow pastry shells to cool completely before filling to avoid sogginess.
- Consider adding vanilla extract or lemon zest to the whipped cream for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cream puff (50g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg