Description
Light and airy cream puffs filled with luscious strawberry whipped cream and topped with a dusting of powdered sugar — a perfect elegant dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar (plus extra for dusting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp strawberry jam (optional, for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, water, salt, and sugar. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
- Add flour all at once and stir vigorously until dough forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- Transfer dough to a mixing bowl and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until smooth and glossy.
- Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip and pipe 2-inch mounds onto the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and puffed. Cool completely before filling.
- In a bowl, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Fold in chopped strawberries and strawberry jam until evenly mixed.
- Cut puffs in half horizontally and fill with strawberry cream using a spoon or piping bag.
- Dust tops with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the choux pastry dough is cooled slightly before adding eggs to prevent scrambling.
- Can substitute whipped mascarpone for a richer filling.
- Best enjoyed fresh, but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French