STRAWBERRY CREAM PUFFS

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A wonderful summertime dessert! Light, cool, fresh, and creamy, these strawberry cream puffs are simply beautiful. The tartness of the strawberries with the sweet cream and the soft pastry puff is heavenly. Guests will be super impressed when they taste this delicious dessert.

Provided by Cyndi McGrath

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2/3 c water
1/3 c butter
2/3 c all-purpose flour
1/8 tsp salt
3 eggs
CREAM PUFF FILLING
3/4 c whipping cream
1/3 c confectioners' sugar
3 c fresh strawberries, sliced

Steps:

  • 1. PUFF PASTRY: Combine water and butter in medium saucepan; bring to a boil.
  • 2. Add flour and salt all at once, stirring vigorously over medium-high heat until mixture leaves sides of pan and forms a smooth ball. Remove from heat, and cool 4-5 minutes.
  • 3. Add eggs, one at a time, beating thoroughly with a wooden spoon after each addition.
  • 4. Then beat till dough is smooth.
  • 5. Drop Pastry dough into 8 equal mounds and bake at 400 degrees for 30-35 minutes or till golden brown and puffed.
  • 6. Cool away from drafts.
  • 7. Cut top off puffs; pull out and discard soft dough inside.
  • 8. FILLING AND ASSEMBLY: Beat whipping cream till foamy; gradually add confectioners' sugar, beating till soft peaks form.
  • 9. Fold 3/4 of sliced strawberries into whipped cream.
  • 10. Fill each cream puff with strawberry mixture.
  • 11. Arrange remaining sliced strawberries on top of each puff. Replace tops of pastry puffs. Garnish with mint leaves, if desired.

Ali Gaming
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These cream puffs were a lot of work, but they were worth it. They were delicious and everyone at my party loved them.


player unique
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I love the way these cream puffs look. They're so elegant and perfect for a special occasion.


Pearl Twala
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These cream puffs were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


anas funny video
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cream puffs didn't turn out right. They were too dense and the filling was too runny.


latifa iddi
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I've made cream puffs before, but this recipe is by far the best. The cream puffs were light and airy, and the filling was perfect.


Me Ajim
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These cream puffs were the perfect dessert for my daughter's birthday party. They were easy to make and everyone loved them.


Evgeniy Polishchuk
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I'm not a big fan of cream puffs, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. They were actually pretty good.


Hafiz Mudassar
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I made these cream puffs for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them.


ballora the ballerina
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These cream puffs were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth it. They were delicious!


Yu Yu
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. My family loved these cream puffs and they're now a regular dessert in our house.


Daniel Manasseh
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These cream puffs were a little too sweet for my taste, but overall they were still good.


sashi Pantha
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I love the strawberry filling in these cream puffs. It's so refreshing.


Trenna
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I've never made cream puffs before, but this recipe made it so easy. They turned out perfect!


Christiano Gelderbloem
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These cream puffs were a big hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.