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4.38 from 32 votes

Strawberry Cream Puffs

Strawberry cream puffs are simple to make and so delicious! Tender pastry shells filled with sweet strawberry whip cream make an easy, elegant dessert.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Keyword: baked goods, baking, cream, pastry
Servings: 24 puffs
Calories: 126kcal

Ingredients

For the pastry

For the filling

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 and line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • In a medium sauce pan, combine the water and butter, and bring the mixture to a simmer. Remove from heat and stir in the flour to form a thick paste. Add the eggs one at a time, stirring after each addition, to form a shiny dough.
    cream puff dough being mixed
  • Pipe or spoon the dough into rounded mounds approximately 1 1/2 inches in diameter on the prepared baking sheet. Bake 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed up. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
    raw cream puff dough on a baking sheet
  • While the puffs are cooling, puree the strawberries with two tablespoons of sugar using a food processor or blender, until smooth. Beat the whipping cream until light and fluffy, then add the remaining two tablespoons of sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. With the beaters running, gradually add the strawberry mixture to the whipped cream, beating constantly to keep the mixture light and airy. Refrigerate until ready to use.
    cream puff pastry straight from the oven
  • When the puffs have cooled, cut each puff in half horizontally with a serrated knife. Scoop or pipe the strawberry whip cream into each shell and dust with powdered sugar. Refrigerate until ready to serve. If you are making these in advance, I would suggest freezing them, then thawing in the refrigerator for an hour or two before serving.
    cream puff pastry cut in half

Nutrition

Serving: 2puffs | Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 46mg | Potassium: 49mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 378IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.4mg