Strawberries and Cream Puff Pastries
Indulge in the delightful experience of Strawberries and Cream Puff Pastries, a perfect blend of flaky pastry and fresh strawberries enveloped in rich whipped cream. This simple yet elegant dessert is ideal for any occasion, from brunch gatherings to quiet evenings at home. With just a few key ingredients, you can create a visually stunning treat that will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. The versatility of this recipe allows you to experiment with various fruits or flavorings, making it a family favorite that you’ll return to time and again. Treat yourself to these light, airy pastries filled with creamy goodness—you deserve it!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ready-to-roll puff pastry sheet
- 1–2 cups heavy cream
- 3–5 tbsp sugar
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- Icing sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut it into squares. Fold each square diagonally to form triangles.
- Prepare an egg wash by whisking an egg with water, then brush it over the pastry triangles.
- Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown and puffed up.
- While baking, whip the heavy cream with sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Slice the strawberries and set aside.
- Once cooled, slice open each pastry, fill with whipped cream, top with strawberries, and close gently.
- Dust with icing sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg