Strawberry Cream Puff Cake
Cream puffs originated in France and are also known as profiteroles. They are a popular dessert around the world and can be filled with various creams or custards.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 115 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour For the Puffs:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream For the Filling:
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries For the Topping:
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). In a saucepan, combine butter, water, and salt. Bring to a boil.
- Remove from heat and add flour all at once. Stir until the mixture forms a ball.
- Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and let it cool for 5 minutes.
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition until smooth.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the puffs cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Cut the puffs in half horizontally. Fill the bottom halves with the cream mixture.
- Place sliced strawberries on top of the cream. Cover with the top halves of the puffs.
- Dust with powdered sugar and serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20g31%
- Total Carbohydrate 38g13%
- Sugars 20g
- Protein 5g10%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.