Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Strawberry Cream Puffs, a charming French dessert that beautifully marries light and airy choux pastry with a luscious filling of whipped cream and fresh strawberries. These elegant treats are perfect for any occasion, from celebrations to casual gatherings, and are sure to impress your guests with their stunning appearance and delicious flavors. The simplicity of the recipe makes it accessible for bakers of all skill levels, allowing you to create these mouthwatering puffs without stress. With endless possibilities for customization, they can be tailored to suit any palate—making them a must-try dessert that’s as fun to make as it is to eat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 40 ml water
- 45 ml milk
- 65 g unsalted butter
- 1 g salt
- 70 g cake flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (chilled)
- 2 tbsp confectioner’s sugar
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup strawberries (sliced)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).
- In a saucepan, combine water, milk, butter, and salt over medium heat until melted. Stir in cake flour until it forms a ball; let cool slightly.
- Mix in eggs one at a time until smooth.
- Pipe small mounds onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for about 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Whip chilled cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Cut each puff in half, fill with whipped cream, add strawberry slices, and top with the other half.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cream puff (47g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg