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Easy Strawberry Cream Puffs

Easy Strawberry Cream Puffs

Elegant, airy, and bursting with berry flavor, these Easy Strawberry Cream Puffs blend classic French pastry with a fruity, American twist. Perfect for celebrations, tea time, or sharing something sweet with the ones you love.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Macerating Time 1 hour
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, French-Inspired
Servings 6 cream puffs
Calories 230 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk or Hand Mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients
  

Strawberries

  • fresh strawberries sliced
  • 1/2 lemon zest and juice
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt

Choux Pastry

  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs room temperature

Whipped Cream Filling

  • 1 cup heavy cream cold
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, combine sliced strawberries with lemon zest, juice, sugar, and salt. Let rest at room temperature for at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a saucepan, bring butter, salt, sugar, and water to a gentle boil. Once butter melts, reduce heat and stir in flour all at once. Stir continuously for 2–3 minutes until a film forms on the pan.
  • Transfer dough to a bowl and let it cool slightly. Add eggs one at a time, stirring until the dough becomes glossy and elastic — it should form a “V” shape when lifted with a spoon.
  • Scoop dough into 6 mounds (about 2 tbsp each) onto the baking sheet. Smooth peaks with a damp finger and sprinkle with sugar.
  • Bake at 425°F for 10 minutes, then reduce to 350°F and bake 15 more minutes. Don’t open the oven during baking. When golden, crack oven door, poke small holes in each puff, and let cool completely on a rack.
  • In a chilled bowl, whip cream with vanilla until firm peaks form.
  • Slice each puff in half. Spoon strawberries and syrup over the bottom half, top with whipped cream, and replace the top half. Serve immediately.

Notes

Top with powdered sugar or drizzle with chocolate for a special touch. Best filled just before serving for peak texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.2mg
Keyword Cream Puffs, Easy Desserts, Strawberries, Valentine's Day
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