Berry Cream Pastry Puffs: A Delightful Treat for Every Occasion

If you’re looking for a dessert that’s both elegant and indulgent, Berry Cream Pastry Puffs are the perfect choice. Light, flaky, and filled with luscious cream and fresh berries, these puffs are ideal for brunches, tea parties, or simply treating yourself at home. This guide will walk you through the process step by step, ensuring your pastry puffs come out golden, airy, and irresistibly delicious.

Ingredients

For the Pastry Puffs:

1 cup (240 ml) water
½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter
1 tsp sugar
¼ tsp salt
1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
4 large eggs

For the Cream Filling:

1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream
¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Berry Topping:

1 cup fresh mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
Optional: 1–2 tbsp powdered sugar for garnish

Step-by-Step Method

Step 1: Prepare the Pastry Dough (Pâte à Choux)

In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt over medium heat.
Heat until the butter melts and the mixture comes to a gentle boil.
Remove from heat and add the flour all at once, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a smooth ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
Allow the dough to cool for 5 minutes, so it won’t scramble the eggs.