Description
Berry-Glazed Cream Puffs are elegant pastries made with crisp choux pastry shells filled with fluffy vanilla whipped cream and topped with a vibrant berry glaze. These light and airy treats are perfect for special occasions, brunches, and celebrations.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar (for filling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon water, if needed
- Fresh berries, for garnish
- Powdered sugar, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, combine the water, butter, and salt and bring to a boil.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the flour all at once until a smooth dough forms.
- Return the pan to low heat and stir for about 1 minute to remove excess moisture.
- Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and allow it to cool slightly.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
- Pipe or spoon mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
- Remove from the oven and cool completely.
- For the filling, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Slice the cooled cream puffs in half and fill generously with whipped cream.
- For the glaze, blend the berries until smooth and strain if desired.
- Whisk the berry puree with powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth, adding water if needed for consistency.
- Drizzle or spread the glaze over the filled cream puffs.
- Garnish with fresh berries and a dusting of powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Ensure cream puffs are fully baked and golden brown to prevent collapsing.
- Store pastry shells separately from the filling for the best texture.
- Mascarpone cheese can be added to the filling for a richer flavor.
- Mix chopped berries into the whipped cream for extra fruit flavor.
- Chocolate drizzle pairs beautifully with the berry glaze.
- Unfilled shells can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- If shells soften, crisp them in a 300°F (150°C) oven for a few minutes before filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cream puff
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
