Description

These Strawberry Cream Puffs are the perfect dessert to impress your guests or treat yourself! Flaky, buttery puff pastry filled with a rich, creamy filling and fresh, juicy strawberries—this dessert hits all the right notes. The combination of the light pastry, tangy cream cheese filling, and sweet strawberries makes every bite a heavenly experience. Perfect for a special occasion, brunch, or any time you want to indulge in something truly delicious!

Ingredients

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For the Puff Pastry:

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup water
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs

For the Cream Filling:

1 cup heavy cream
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

For the Assembly:

Fresh strawberries, sliced

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Instructions

Prepare the Puff Pastry:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and water over medium heat. Once it’s melted, bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Gradually add the flour and stir until a dough forms. Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the dough to dry out slightly.
- Remove the dough from the heat and let it cool for about 5 minutes.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
Bake the Puffs:
- Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed up.
- Let the puffs cool completely on a wire rack.
Make the Cream Filling:
- In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
Assemble the Cream Puffs:
- Slice the cooled puffs in half.
- Spoon or pipe the cream filling into the bottom half of each puff.
- Top with fresh strawberry slices and then place the top half of the puff on top.
Serve and Enjoy:
- Dust the cream puffs with powdered sugar, if desired, and serve immediately!

Notes

Make sure to use room-temperature eggs for the best texture in your puff pastry.
You can refrigerate the filled cream puffs for up to 2 hours before serving, but they’re best enjoyed fresh.
If you’re short on time, you can make the puff pastry and cream filling ahead of time and assemble them right before serving.
For extra flavor, drizzle some chocolate or caramel sauce over the top before serving.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert, Pastry, Valentine’s Day, Brunch Treat
Method: Baking, Whipping
Cuisine: French-inspired, American