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Delicious Strawberries and Cream Eclairs filled with fresh strawberries and whipped cream.

Strawberries and Cream Eclairs

Delicious and elegant Strawberries and Cream Eclairs that are perfect for any occasion, combining light pastry shells, fluffy cream filling, and fresh strawberries.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 eclairs
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the pastry shells
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 8 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs
For the cream filling
  • 1 1/2 cups cold heavy cream
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
For the strawberries
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, washed and sliced
Optional toppings
  • melted white chocolate For drizzling
  • powdered sugar For dusting
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Instructions
 

Making the pastry shells
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. In a medium pot, warm the water, milk, butter, sugar, and salt until the butter melts and the mixture starts to gently bubble.
  3. Turn the heat down low and add the flour all at once, then stir quickly until it forms a smooth ball and pulls away from the sides.
  4. Take the pot off the heat and let it sit for about 3 to 4 minutes.
  5. Add the eggs one at a time, stirring well after each until the mixture is glossy and thick.
  6. Pipe or spoon the dough into about 10 to 12 logs, roughly 4 inches long.
  7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden and puffed.
  8. Turn the oven off, crack the door open, and let them sit for 10 minutes.
Making the cream filling
  1. Whip the heavy cream until it forms soft peaks.
  2. In another bowl, mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture gently to maintain fluffiness.
Assembling the eclairs
  1. Slice the cooled pastry shells in half lengthwise.
  2. Add a layer of cream, followed by sliced strawberries, and then more cream if desired.
  3. Pop the top on and finish with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of melted white chocolate.
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Notes

Eclairs are best assembled close to serving time for the best texture. Store the shells and filling separately if making ahead.