Raspberry Cream Puffs

Spring is here, and it’s the perfect time to enjoy choux pastry, a delightful treat with a light pastry shell filled with raspberry whipped cream. These raspberry cream puffs are airy and delicate, with a creamy filling that offers a hint of raspberry tartness. They make for an elegant dessert that’s perfect for any spring gathering or picnic.

The beauty of choux pastry lies in its versatility. While raspberry whipped cream is a delicious filling, you can experiment with other sweet and moist options. Consider using custard for a classic touch, pastry cream for extra richness, or even ice cream for a refreshing twist on warm days.

This impressive bakery speciality is easier to make than it looks.

Just follow all the steps in the recipe from Joy of Baking. I used her recipe and just added 1/4 pint of fresh raspberries into the whipped cream to make these raspberry cream puffs.

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Raspberry Cream Puffs

Raspberry cream puffs are light and airy with a creamy filling and a hint of raspberry.

Prep Time40 minutes mins

Cook Time45 minutes mins

Total Time1 hour hr 25 minutes mins

Course: Dessert

Servings: 12

Author: Fabio

Ingredients

• - Choux Pastry:
• 1/2 cup 65g all purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp granulated white sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup 4 tbsp (57g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 1/2 cup 120 ml water
• 2 large eggs lightly beaten
• - Glaze:
• 1 large egg
• - Whipped Cream:
• 1 cup 240 ml heavy whipping cream (double cream) (35-40% butterfat)
• 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1.5 tsp granulated white sugar or to taste
• 1/4 pint of fresh raspberries see note
• Icing sugar for garnish

Instructions

• - Choux Pastry:
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and place rack in center of oven. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly butter or spray the pan with a non stick vegetable spray.
• In a bowl sift or whisk together the flour, sugar and salt.
• Place the butter and water in a heavy saucepan over medium high heat and bring to a boil. (Make sure that the butter melts before the water boils to reduce the amount of evaporation.) Remove from heat and, with a wooden spoon, add the flour mixture, all at once, and stir until combined. Return saucepan to the heat and stir constantly until the dough comes away from the sides of the pan and forms a thick smooth ball (about 1-2 minutes).
• Transfer the dough to your electric mixer, or use a hand mixer, and beat on low speed to release the steam from the dough (about a minute). Once the dough is lukewarm start adding the lightly beaten eggs (dough will separate and then come together) and continue to mix until you have a smooth thick paste (dough will fall from a spoon in a thick ribbon).
• Spoon or pipe 12 small mounds of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches (5 cm) apart. With a pastry brush, gently brush the tops of the dough with a lightly beaten egg.
• Bake for 15 minutes and then reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Continue to bake for a further 30 to 35 minutes or until the shells are a nice amber color and when split, are almost dry inside. Turn the oven off, poke a couple of holes in each puff and, with the oven door slightly ajar, let the shells completely cool (and dry out).
• - Whipped Cream:
• In a large mixing bowl place the whipping cream, vanilla extract, and sugar and stir to combine. Cover and chill the bowl and whisk in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes. When chilled, whip the cream just until stiff peaks form.
• Add the fresh raspberries and mix until well combined.
• - To Assemble:
• Split the pastry shells in half and fill (or pipe) with whipped cream. Place the top half of the pastry shell on the whipped cream and dust with powdered (confectioners or icing) sugar. Leftover Cream Puffs can be stored in the refrigerator.

Notes

Fresh raspberries are not part of the original recipe.

Whether you’re enjoying a spring brunch or hosting a dinner party, raspberry cream puffs are sure to impress your guests. Their light and airy texture, combined with the flavorful filling, makes them a perfect addition to any dessert spread. Enjoy experimenting with different fillings and flavors to create your own signature version!