Effortless Strawberry Cream Puffs (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Choux Dough

01 - 1 tbsp sugar
02 - 1/4 tsp salt
03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, sliced into pieces
04 - 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
05 - 4 large eggs, room temperature
06 - 1 cup water

→ Creamy Strawberry Filling

07 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
08 - 2 tbsp powdered sugar
09 - 1 1/2 cups chilled heavy whipping cream
10 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, minced

→ Extra Decorations

11 - Melted chocolate for drizzling
12 - Powdered sugar to sprinkle on top

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lay some parchment paper on a baking sheet. Get every ingredient measured and within reach. Things move quickly, so be ready!
02 - Drop butter chunks, salt, water, and sugar into a medium pot over medium heat. Stir every now and then as you melt the butter and bring everything to a gentle boil.
03 - Turn the heat down when it boils. Toss in all the flour at once and quickly stir with a wooden spoon. Stir until it clumps into a smooth dough ball that leaves the pan sides, about 2 minutes.
04 - Take the pan off the stove and let the dough rest for 5 minutes so it cools a bit. Add one egg at a time, mixing thoroughly after each. It'll look strange and chunky at first, but keep mixing until it's smooth and shiny.
05 - Scoop the dough into a large piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe 2-inch circles onto the baking sheet, making sure they're spaced out. Bake them for 20-25 minutes, until they're puffed and golden. Resist checking them while they bake! Afterward, let them fully cool on a wire rack.
06 - Grab a big bowl and whisk together whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form. The mixture should stand tall when you lift the whisk. Gently fold in the strawberries to keep it light and airy.
07 - Slice each cooled puff in half horizontally. Spoon or pipe plenty of strawberry cream onto the bottom half, then put the top back on. Give them a snowy touch with powdered sugar and drizzle melted chocolate for an extra pop.

# Notes:

01 - These are best eaten fresh on the same day! If unfilled, the puffs can be kept in an airtight container for up to 48 hours.
02 - Want an extra crunchy shell? Poke a small hole in each puff, then return them to the turned-off oven with the door crack open for 5 minutes to release steam.
03 - Perfect for tea gatherings, brunches, or fancy celebrations!

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