Cherry Cream Puff
Cherry Cream Puffs are a delightful dessert that combines light, airy pastry with a rich cherry filling and fluffy whipped cream. Each bite offers a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness, reminiscent of joyful summer gatherings. This easy-to-follow recipe will impress your guests and leave them craving more, making it an ideal choice for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries (pitted)
- 1 cup heavy cream (cold)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter in water. Stir in flour until the dough forms a ball.
- Remove from heat; cool slightly. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth after each addition. Pipe small mounds onto parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool puffs on wire racks. For the filling, cook cherries with sugar over low heat until soft; let cool. Whip cream until soft peaks form, then fold in vanilla and some cherry mixture.
- Cut puffs in half; fill with whipped cream and top with remaining cherries before replacing the top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Cherry Cream Puff (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Feel free to replace cherries with strawberries or blueberries for a different flavor twist. To keep the puffs crispy, fill them just before serving.