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Strawberry Cream Puffs

Delicious Strawberry Cream Puffs for a Sweet Celebration

Indulge in these delightful Strawberry Cream Puffs, a perfect blend of choux pastry and creamy filling, ideal for any celebration.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 puffs
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Choux Pastry
  • 1 cup Water Filtered
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter Fresh
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour No substitutions
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar Adjust according to filling sweetness
For the Cream Filling
  • 2 cups Strawberries Fresh or thawed frozen
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Non-dairy substitute optional
  • 1 teaspoon Gelatin Powder Substitute with agar-agar for vegetarian

Equipment

  • Oven
  • saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • piping bag
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Strawberry Cream Puffs
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Heat until boiling.
  3. Remove from heat and add flour, stirring until a dough forms, then return to low heat for 2-5 minutes.
  4. Cool slightly and beat in eggs one at a time until glossy.
  5. Line a baking sheet, pipe mounds of dough, and bake for 30-40 minutes.
  6. Simmer strawberries with sugar for coulis for 5-7 minutes, then blend and chill.
  7. Whip cream with sugar and gelatin until soft peaks form, and fold in strawberry coulis.
  8. Cool choux shells, then fill with strawberry cream and reattach tops.
  9. Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with strawberries before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1puffCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best texture, fill choux shells just before serving. Unfilled shells can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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