Looking for a delightful dessert to impress your loved one this Valentine’s Day? These Sweet Strawberry Cream Puffs are a perfect choice! They’re not just cookies; they are light, airy, and filled with a luscious strawberry cream that will make your heart skip a beat.
Imagine surprising your significant other with these delightful puffs that combine the sweetness of strawberries and the creaminess of whipped filling. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, these treats will have everyone swooning and asking for seconds.
The Perfect Valentine’s Day Dessert
These Sweet Strawberry Cream Puffs are airy, buttery pastries filled with a rich and creamy strawberry filling. Each bite offers a balance of sweetness and a hint of fruity freshness, making them irresistible and a must-have for any romantic occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (plus more for dusting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
Instructions
- Prepare the Puffs: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). In a saucepan, combine water and butter; bring to a boil. Stir in flour until the mixture forms a ball. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Add Eggs: Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until smooth. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until puffs are golden and hollow inside. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
- Make the Filling: In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Gently fold in the diced strawberries.
- Fill the Puffs: Once the puffs are cool, cut a small opening at the bottom of each. Fill with the strawberry cream mixture using a pastry bag or spoon.
- Serve: Dust with powdered sugar before serving and enjoy these Sweet Strawberry Cream Puffs with your loved one!
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 cream puffs
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 20g