STRAWBERRY CREAM PUFFS

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Lots of people think cream puffs are difficult to make-but I've never had these fail me! By now, I can't remember whether I came across this recipe somewhere or made it up myself. I began cooking quite young, and strawberry Cream Puffs were always a favorite of my younger sister. She lives in California now...I make them whenever she visits! My husband's diversified farmer with an emphasis on farrow-to-finish hogs. We have three children (5 years, 3 years and 6 months).

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 cream puffs.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup water
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
CREAM FILLING:
2 pints fresh strawberries, sliced
1/2 cup sugar, divided
2 cups heavy whipping cream
Confectioners' sugar
Additional sliced strawberries
Mint leaves

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring water, butter, sugar and salt to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat and beat in eggs, one at a time. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2-in. apart on a large ungreased baking sheet (make 10). Bake at 400° for about 35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. , For filling, combine berries and 1/4 cup sugar. Chill 30 minutes. , Beat cream and remaining sugar until stiff. Just before serving, cut tops off puffs. Combine berries and cream mixture. Fill cream puffs and replace tops. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, and serve with additional berries and mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 calories, Fat 29g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 175mg cholesterol, Sodium 196mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.