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Light and Fluffy Strawberry Cream Puffs

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Deliciously light and fluffy cream puffs filled with fresh strawberry cream, perfect for any occasion and easy to make at home.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) water
  • 8 tablespoons (113 g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled (use dairy-free coconut cream for a vegan option)
  • 1/4 cup (30 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (150 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and finely chopped
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
  • Whole strawberries for presentation (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C), and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup water, butter pieces, and salt. Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  3. Once boiling, add 1 cup flour all at once, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the pan’s sides (about 1-2 minutes).
  4. Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and let it cool for about 5 minutes.
  5. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. The dough should be glossy and smooth but thick enough to hold shape.
  6. Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip. Pipe 12 even mounds about 1.5 inches in diameter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 10 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for another 20 minutes or until golden brown and puffed. Avoid opening the oven door during baking.
  8. Remove from oven and prick each puff with a toothpick to release steam. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
  9. In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Gently fold in the finely chopped strawberries.
  10. Slice each puff in half horizontally or poke a hole in the bottom, then pipe or spoon the strawberry cream filling inside.
  11. Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with whole strawberries if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs for best dough texture. Avoid opening the oven door during baking to prevent collapse. Keep cream and bowl chilled when whipping. Fresh strawberries are preferred but thawed frozen can be used. For gluten-free, substitute flour with 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend. For vegan, use coconut cream and vegan butter with flaxseed egg substitute.

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