Cream Puffs: A Delightful Bite of Sweetness Recipe
Indulge in the exquisite taste of Strawberry Cream Puffs, a delightful treat that perfectly balances crisp pastry with a luscious, creamy filling. These ethereal puffs are a symphony of textures and flavors, making them an irresistible choice for any occasion. Crafted with the finest ingredients, these puffs are a burst of strawberry sweetness in every bite, creating a truly unforgettable treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 cream puffs
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Puff Pastry:
- 400g Puff pastry
Strawberry Filling:
- 100g Fresh Strawberries
- 8 teaspoons Strawberry jam
Whipped Cream:
- 100ml Whipping cream (sweetened with a few tablespoons of icing sugar)
- 1 tablespoon White cocoa syrup
Additional:
- About 2 tablespoons Icing sugar for sprinkling
- Melted chocolate for drizzling
Instructions
- Cut and Shape Pastry: Cut hearts or rectangles from the puff pastry. If using rectangles, use half the pastry; if hearts, use the full 400g. Save off-cuts for later use as a pie base.
- Brush and Bake: Brush pastry with egg wash and bake until done.
- Fill and Decorate: Slice hearts open, fill with strawberry jam, pipe sweetened cream mixed with cocoa syrup, add sliced strawberries, close with pastry top, dust with icing sugar, and drizzle with chocolate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cream puff
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
