Strawberry Cream Puff Cups
Category: Desserts
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Puff Pastry | 1 sheet |
| Fresh Strawberries | 250g |
| Heavy Whipping Cream | 250ml |
| Granulated Sugar | 2 tbsp |
| Powdered Sugar | 1 tbsp |
Instructions:
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Preheat and Prepare Puff Pastry:
Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (180°C) in a fan-assisted oven. While the oven heats, roll out the puff pastry sheet on a clean surface. Using a sharp knife, cut the pastry into small squares, large enough to fit into muffin tin cups. Lightly grease a muffin tin and line each cup with parchment paper for easy removal after baking. Place each square of puff pastry into a muffin cup, ensuring the edges fold up to form a basket shape. -
Bake the Pastry Cups:
Bake the puff pastry cups in the preheated oven for about 18-20 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and puff up beautifully. Once done, remove from the oven and allow the pastry cups to cool completely in the muffin tin. -
Prepare the Strawberries:
While the pastry cups cool, wash and slice the fresh strawberries. In a small bowl, sprinkle the sliced strawberries with granulated sugar and gently toss to combine. Set them aside in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the cream. -
Whip the Cream:
In a chilled mixing bowl, pour in the heavy whipping cream. Using an electric hand mixer, beat the cream on medium speed for about one minute. Add in the powdered sugar and continue to beat until stiff peaks form. This whipped cream will add the perfect texture to your dessert. -
Assemble the Puff Cups:
Once the pastry cups are completely cooled, fill a piping bag fitted with a star-shaped nozzle with the freshly whipped cream. If you don’t have a piping bag, you can simply spoon the whipped cream into the cups. Pipe the cream generously into each puff pastry cup, ensuring a lovely swirl. -
Finish with Strawberries:
Decorate each puff cup with the chilled, sugar-coated strawberry slices, arranging them on top of the whipped cream in a visually appealing way. -
Serve and Enjoy:
Your Strawberry Cream Puff Cups are now ready to serve! These delightful treats are best enjoyed fresh, so gather your loved ones and treat them to this sweet, creamy indulgence.
These light, flaky pastry baskets filled with fresh, sweetened strawberries and rich whipped cream are perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party, preparing for a special celebration, or simply enjoying a delightful treat, these strawberry puff cups are sure to impress.
