Strawberries and Cream Puff Pastries
Indulge in the delight of Strawberries and Cream Puff Pastries, a simple yet elegant dessert that is sure to impress. These delightful pastries combine flaky puff pastry with luscious whipped cream and fresh strawberries, creating a treat that is perfect for gatherings or cozy nights at home. With just a few ingredients and minimal preparation time, you can whip up a batch of these sweet delights that will have everyone coming back for more. Whether served at celebrations or as an everyday indulgence, these pastries are a fantastic way to enjoy fresh fruit in a decadent form.
- 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 egg + 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)
- 1–2 cups heavy/double 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 and cut it into equal-sized squares.
- Fold each square diagonally into triangles and place them on the prepared tray.
- Whisk together the egg and water; brush over the tops of the triangles.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown. Keep an eye on them!
- While baking, whip heavy cream with sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Slice strawberries and set aside.
- Once pastries cool slightly, cut them open and fill with whipped cream and strawberries.
- Dust with icing sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg