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Strawberry Cream Puffs (Light, Airy & Perfect for Spring!)


  • Author: Alice Wellington
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: About 12 cream puffs 1x

Description

These Strawberry Cream Puffs feature light, golden choux pastry shells filled with a creamy, strawberry-infused filling that’s as airy as it is indulgent. Perfect for brunches, spring gatherings, or elegant desserts that look bakery-made but are surprisingly easy to prepare at home.


Ingredients

Scale

For the Cream Puffs (Pâte à Choux):

1 cup water

½ cup unsalted butter

¼ teaspoon salt

1 cup all-purpose flour

4 large eggs

For the Cream Filling:

8 oz cream cheese or mascarpone, softened

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½ cup powdered sugar

2 cups heavy whipping cream

1 cup finely diced strawberries

For Garnish (Optional):

1 cup sliced strawberries

2 tablespoons powdered sugar


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

  2. In a saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil, then remove from heat.

  3. Add flour all at once, stirring quickly until the dough forms a smooth ball and pulls away from the sides.

  4. Return to low heat and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring to remove excess moisture.

  5. Transfer dough to a bowl and beat in eggs one at a time until glossy and smooth.

  6. Spoon into a piping bag and pipe 1½-inch mounds onto baking sheets. Smooth tops with a wet finger.

  7. Bake 10 minutes at 425°F, then reduce to 350°F and bake another 20–25 minutes until golden and hollow.

  8. Turn off oven, open the door slightly, and let puffs rest 5–10 minutes. Cool completely.

  9. Beat cream cheese, vanilla, and powdered sugar until smooth.

  10. Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks, then fold into the cream cheese mixture.

  11. Add diced strawberries and chill 30 minutes.

  12. Slice each puff, fill generously, and replace the tops.

  13. Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh strawberries. Serve immediately.

Notes

For extra crisp shells, reheat baked puffs at 350°F for 5 minutes before filling.

Avoid overmixing the whipped cream to keep the filling light and fluffy.

You can substitute mascarpone for a richer flavor.

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French-inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 puff
  • Calories: ~210
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 95mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 115mg

Keywords: strawberry cream puffs, pâte à choux, strawberry dessert, spring desserts, cream puff recipe, choux pastry recipe