Strawberry Cream Puffs: 5 Light, Luscious Layers
Strawberry Cream Puffs are airy choux pastry shells filled with sweet whipped cream and fresh strawberries for a light, elegant dessert.
Ingredients
Choux Pastry:
1 cup water
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
Filling:
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F and line baking sheet.
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Boil water, butter, and salt.
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Stir in flour and cook until smooth.
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Cool slightly and beat in eggs one at a time.
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Pipe mounds and bake 20 to 25 minutes.
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Cool completely.
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Whip cream with sugar and vanilla.
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Slice shells, fill with cream and strawberries.
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Dust with powdered sugar and serve.
Notes
Bake shells until fully golden to prevent collapse. Fill just before serving for best texture.