Strawberry Cream Puffs (Printable Version)
Golden puff pastries layered with whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and drizzled chocolate for a luscious treat.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Pastry
01 -
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
→ Filling
02 -
250 ml heavy whipping cream
03 -
30 g powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting
04 -
240 g fresh strawberries, sliced
05 -
40 g strawberry jam
06 -
15 ml white cocoa syrup (optional)
→ Garnish
07 -
melted chocolate for drizzling
# Guide to Cooking:
01 -
Preheat oven to 200°C. Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into desired shapes such as hearts or rectangles. Arrange on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and optionally brush tops with egg wash.
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Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the pastry is golden and crisp. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
03 -
Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in white cocoa syrup if using.
04 -
Slice each baked pastry in half horizontally. Spread a teaspoon of strawberry jam on the bottom halves. Pipe or spoon whipped cream over the jam, then top with sliced strawberries.
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Place the top halves of the pastry over the filling. Dust with powdered sugar and drizzle melted chocolate before serving.
# Extra Suggestions:
01 -
Use chilled heavy cream for optimal whipping results. If white cocoa syrup is unavailable, it can be omitted without compromising flavor.