Description
Delightful puffs filled with whipped cream and ripe strawberries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup water
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fresh strawberries, ripe and juicy
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter in water. Once melted and boiling, remove from heat.
- Gradually stir in the flour until a cohesive dough forms, then return to low heat for a minute.
- Remove from heat and let cool. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well until smooth.
- Transfer dough to a piping bag and pipe small mounds onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and firm to the touch.
- While cooling, whip the heavy cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Slice cooled puffs in half, fill with whipped cream and strawberries, and dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
For a tangier twist, substitute whipped mascarpone for the cream. Frozen strawberries can be used in a pinch, though fresh is preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: cream puffs, strawberry dessert, French pastry, summer treats, family recipes