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Strawberry Cream Puff Pastry Recipe

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Delight in these classic Strawberry Cream Puff Pastries featuring light and airy cream puff shells filled with sweet vanilla whipped cream and topped with fresh, juicy strawberries. Perfectly golden and crisp puffs combine with luscious whipped cream and fresh fruit for an elegant dessert that’s sure to impress.

Ingredients

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Cream Puff Pastry

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cubed)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs

Cream Filling

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Strawberry Topping

  • 2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional, for macerating strawberries)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare baking sheet: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the cream puffs after baking.
  2. Make the dough: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the water and cubed butter and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and quickly stir in the flour and salt until a smooth ball of dough forms.
  3. Add eggs: Let the dough cool slightly, then add the eggs one at a time, thoroughly mixing after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
  4. Pipe the dough: Transfer the dough into a piping bag fitted with a large round tip. Pipe small mounds approximately 1.5 inches in diameter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them to allow for expansion during baking.
  5. Bake the puffs: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the puffs are golden brown and have fully puffed. Avoid opening the oven door during baking to prevent collapse. Remove the puffs and let them cool completely.
  6. Whip the cream filling: In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form, ensuring a light and fluffy filling.
  7. Prepare strawberries: Optionally, toss the sliced strawberries with granulated sugar and let them macerate for about 10 minutes to enhance sweetness and juiciness.
  8. Assemble cream puffs: Cut a small slit in each cooled cream puff or use a piping bag to fill them generously with the whipped cream.
  9. Top with strawberries: Add the macerated or fresh sliced strawberries on top of the whipped cream-filled puffs.
  10. Serve: Serve the strawberry cream puffs immediately for best texture and freshness, or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.

Notes

  • Do not open the oven door while the cream puffs are baking to ensure they puff properly.
  • Allow the cream puffs to cool completely before filling to prevent the whipped cream from melting.
  • For extra flavor, you can add a splash of strawberry liqueur to the macerated strawberries.
  • These cream puffs are best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to one day.
  • Use room temperature eggs for easier incorporation into the dough.

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