Delicate Strawberry Cream Puffs Everyone Loves
Delicate, airy Strawberry Cream Puffs made with crisp choux pastry, fresh whipped cream, and juicy strawberries. A perfect no-fuss dessert for parties, showers, or elegant afternoons.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 cream puffs 1x
Ingredients
½ cup unsalted butter
1 cup water
¼ tsp salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
1 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp powdered sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
1½ cups sliced fresh strawberries
Extra powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with parchment.
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Boil butter, water, and salt. Add flour all at once and stir until dough forms. Cool 5–10 minutes.
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Beat in eggs one at a time until smooth and shiny.
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Pipe 1½-inch mounds onto sheet. Flatten peaks with damp finger.
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Bake 20–25 minutes until golden. Reduce to 325°F and bake 5–10 more minutes.
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Cool on wire rack. Slice puffs in half.
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Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla to soft peaks.
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Fill bottom halves with cream and sliced strawberries. Top with pastry lid.
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Dust with powdered sugar. Serve chilled or room temperature.
Notes
Store unfilled puffs airtight. Fill shortly before serving for best texture.