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Light and Fluffy Strawberry Cream Puff Ring

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A light, fluffy, and fresh dessert featuring airy choux pastry filled with lightly sweetened whipped cream and fresh strawberries, perfect for gatherings and special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) water
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups (360 ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (300 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  3. Remove the pan from heat and immediately stir in the sifted flour vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides.
  4. Let the dough sit for 5 minutes to cool slightly.
  5. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
  6. Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe a large ring about 8 inches (20 cm) in diameter on the lined baking sheet, then pipe a second ring inside the first.
  7. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 350°F (175°C) and bake another 20 minutes until golden and puffed. Avoid opening the oven door early.
  8. Remove from oven and transfer to a cooling rack. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  9. In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  10. Slice the cooled ring horizontally in half. Spread or pipe the whipped cream evenly on the bottom half, then layer with sliced strawberries.
  11. Place the top half of the ring back on. Dust with powdered sugar if desired. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

If dough feels too stiff when adding eggs, add a teaspoon of water at a time to loosen. Avoid opening oven door during baking to prevent deflating. Use large room temperature eggs for best texture. Overwhipping cream will turn it buttery; stop at soft peaks. For dairy-free, substitute coconut cream and non-dairy butter. Gluten-free option available by substituting flour with almond flour or gluten-free blend.

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Keywords: cream puff, strawberry dessert, choux pastry, whipped cream, fresh strawberries, light dessert, fluffy pastry, cream puff ring

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