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Strawberry Cream Puffs

5 from 2 votes
These light, airy puffs filled with sweet whipped cream and fresh strawberries are a crowd-pleaser for any dessert table.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 cream puffs
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Choux Pastry
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cut into cubes
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
Filling
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries sliced

Equipment

  • Piping Bag
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Bring butter and water to a boil. Add flour and stir until a ball forms.
  3. Cool for 5 minutes, then beat in eggs one at a time.
  4. Pipe into rounds on the baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely.
  5. Whip the cream with sugar and vanilla to stiff peaks. Fold in sliced strawberries.
  6. Slice puffs in half, fill with cream mixture, and serve.

Notes

Store filled puffs in the fridge for up to 1 day. Fill just before serving for best texture.