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Perfect Strawberry Cream Puff Tower with Vanilla Glaze

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A stunning and easy-to-make dessert featuring light and airy choux pastry cream puffs filled with whipped cream and fresh strawberries, topped with a glossy vanilla glaze. Perfect for celebrations or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) water
  • 8 tablespoons (115 g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons whole milk or almond milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 cups (480 ml) heavy cream, chilled
  • 1/4 cup (30 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (300 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt. Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat.
  2. Remove from heat and quickly stir in sifted flour all at once. Stir vigorously until mixture forms a ball and pulls away from pan sides (about 1-2 minutes).
  3. Transfer dough to mixing bowl and let cool for 5 minutes to prevent eggs from cooking when added.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until dough is smooth, glossy, thick but pipeable.
  5. Fit piping bag with round tip and pipe 1.5-inch rounds onto parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 375°F (190°C) and bake another 20 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Avoid opening oven door during baking.
  7. Remove from oven and prick each puff with skewer to release steam. Cool completely on wire rack.
  8. Prepare vanilla glaze by whisking powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and pinch of salt until smooth and glossy. Adjust milk for desired consistency.
  9. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract in chilled bowl until soft peaks form. Avoid overbeating.
  10. Slice cooled cream puffs in half horizontally. Pipe or spoon whipped cream inside each puff, add strawberry slices, then replace tops.
  11. Arrange puffs in pyramid shape on serving plate. Drizzle vanilla glaze generously over tower and garnish with extra strawberry slices.

Notes

Use eggs at room temperature for better rise. Prick puffs after baking to release steam and avoid sogginess. Chill bowl and whisk before whipping cream for best volume. Adjust milk in glaze for desired thickness. Stack larger puffs at base and smaller on top for stability. Work quickly when glazing to maintain shine.

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Keywords: strawberry cream puffs, cream puff tower, vanilla glaze, choux pastry, easy dessert, party dessert, fresh strawberries, whipped cream

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