Berry Cream Pastry Puffs

A holiday favorite — simple, elegant, and irresistibly delicious!
I make at least 500 of these every Christmas — and they never last long. Light, airy pastry puffs filled with whipped cream and berries, then dusted with powdered sugar… They’re like little bites of magic! ✨

📝 Ingredients

For the Pastry Dough:

• 1 cup (250 ml) water

• 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter

• 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour

• 4 large eggs

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Berry Cream Filling:

• 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled

• 3 tablespoons powdered sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, or blackberries), chopped

For the Topping:

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)

• Optional: Melted chocolate or berry sauce for drizzling 🍫

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the Pastry Dough:

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.

• In a saucepan, heat water, butter, and salt until it reaches a boil.

• Lower the heat, add flour all at once, and stir quickly until a ball forms (about 1–2 minutes).

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