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Strawberry Cream Puffs Recipe

4.7 from 147 reviews

Delightfully light and airy, these Strawberry Cream Puffs combine crisp pastry shells filled with luscious whipped cream and fresh, juicy strawberries for a classic and refreshing dessert.

Ingredients

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Pastry Shells

  • 12 cream puff shells

Filling

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Fruit

  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

Instructions

  1. Prepare Whipped Cream: In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
  2. Prepare Strawberries: Wash, hull, and slice the fresh strawberries into thin pieces.
  3. Fill Cream Puffs: Carefully slice each cream puff shell in half horizontally. Spoon a generous amount of whipped cream into the bottom half of each shell, add a layer of sliced strawberries, then top with more whipped cream if desired.
  4. Assemble and Serve: Place the top halves over the filled bottoms gently. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to keep fresh and chilled before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure the whipped cream is chilled for best results when whipping.
  • Fresh strawberries can be substituted with other berries such as blueberries or raspberries.
  • For an extra touch, dust the filled cream puffs lightly with powdered sugar before serving.
  • Serve promptly to avoid sogginess of the pastry shells.

Keywords: Strawberry cream puffs, cream puffs, whipped cream dessert, French pastry, light dessert, fresh strawberries