Valentine Strawberry Cream Choux Buns
Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to indulge in these delightful Valentine Strawberry Cream Choux Buns. With a light and airy pastry filled with luscious strawberry cream, they are sure to impress your loved ones. Easy to make and visually stunning, these choux buns offer a delicious experience that elevates any celebration. Perfect for romantic dinners or fun gatherings, they promise to be the highlight of your dessert table.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 choux buns 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream (cold)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, combine water and butter over medium heat until melted. Stir in flour until smooth.
- Remove from heat, let cool slightly, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until glossy.
- Transfer dough to a piping bag and pipe small mounds onto prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown; do not open oven door during baking.
- While cooling, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, then fold in strawberries, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Slice cooled choux buns in half and fill with strawberry cream. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 choux bun (50g)
- Calories: 218
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Substitute fresh strawberries with raspberries or blueberries for a different flavor twist. For richer flavor, add an extra teaspoon of vanilla extract to the cream filling.