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Strawberry Cream Puffs

Delicious cream puffs filled with fresh strawberries and whipped cream, perfect for a light dessert.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Choux Pastry
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cut into pieces
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs
Strawberry Filling
  • 1 cup heavy cream chilled
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled and sliced

Method
 

Prepare the Choux Pastry
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a saucepan, combine water and butter. Heat until butter is melted.
  3. Add flour, sugar, and salt. Stir vigorously until the mixture forms a ball.
  4. Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Transfer the dough to a piping bag and pipe small mounds onto a baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and puffed. Let cool completely.
Make the Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
  2. Gently fold in the sliced strawberries.
Assemble the Cream Puffs
  1. Cut the tops off the cooled choux pastries.
  2. Fill each puff with the strawberry cream mixture.
  3. Replace the tops and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, serve the cream puffs shortly after assembling to prevent sogginess.

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