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    Heart-Shaped Cream Puffs Recipe

    Dec 8, 2022 · 4 Comments

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    Valentine's Day Dessert

    Heart-shaped cream puffs are the ultimate dessert for Valentine's Day - or any day! These single serving desserts are made with a pate a choux dough, filled with sweetened whipped cream and strawberries.

    heart shaped cream puff on plate with whipped cream and strawberries

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    Not much screams Valentine's Day more than a heart-shaped dessert full of sweetened whipped cream and fresh strawberries. Although this dessert takes a bit of time, the steps are easy to follow. Check out my YouTube video for a visual demonstration of the steps.

    Jump to:
    • Valentine's Day Dessert
    • Macerate strawberries
    • Make pate a choux:
    • Pipe heart shapes
    • Assemble cream puffs
    • FAQs
    • Heart Shaped Cream Puffs with Strawberries Recipe
    • Step by step video

    Macerate strawberries

    • Remove stems from the strawberries. Rinse and pat dry with a paper towel. Slice into ¼" slices, place in a bowl and toss with granulated sugar.
    • Set the bowl aside until ready to assemble the cream puffs. Note: the strawberries may be prepared the day before assembling the dessert. If so, cover and store in the refrigerator.
    macerating strawberries in a bowl

    Make pate a choux:

    • Combine water, butter and salt in a large saucepan. Place over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
    • Remove pan from the heat once it begins boiling. Add flour and stir until smooth.
    • Return pan to the heat and cook. Stir constantly until the paste dries slightly (it will begin pulling away from the sides of the pan).
    • Transfer the paste to the bowl of a stand-mixer. Using the paddle attachment, mix on the lowest speed to cool the paste slightly (about 1 minute).
    • Add the eggs while the mixer is still running. Increase the speed to medium and continue mixing until the eggs are absorbed and mixture is cooled (3- 4 minutes).
    pate a choux in stand mixer
    Pate a choux

    Pipe heart shapes

    • Prepare a sheet of parchment paper to fit on a sheet pan.
    • Draw four 4" hearts on the parchment paper 2 inches apart. Turn paper over and place on sheet pans.
    • Fit a pastry bag with a ¼" wide tube or star piping tip. Fill piping bag with Pate a Choux.
    • Hold the piping bag perpendicular and 1" above the drawn hearts on the paper. Pipe the Pate a Choux onto the parchment paper following the lines. Pipe another line around the outside of the first line. Pipe a third line in-between the two lines.
    piping four cream puffs on parchment paper

    Assemble cream puffs

    • Slice off the top third of each heart pastry. Place the bottom on a serving dish.
    • Combine confectioners' sugar and heavy cream in a bowl. Whip until cream reaches stiff peaks. Transfer cream to a piping bag.
    • Pipe whipped cream rosettes around the bottom of the heart.
    • Place strawberries on top of the whipped cream. Drizzle juice from macerated strawberries over the whipped cream and strawberries.
    • Place top of heart over the bottom to create a sandwich. Press very lightly to secure.
    • Finish as desired (e.g. sprinkle with powdered sugar, drizzle with melted chocolate, etc...)
    filling pate a choux with whipped cream and strawberries

    FAQs

    Can I make the dessert without a cookie cutter?

    Yes. You may draw your own heart or print a template from Google images.

    Can I freeze the pate a choux (cream puffs)?

    Yes. The baked cream puffs may be frozen for up to 2 months. Wrap each individually and place in an airtight container. Let the cream puffs defrost on at room temperature and fill with whipped cream and strawberries.

    How long will the finished dessert last?

    After assembling the hearts, place in the refrigerator. Serve the same day the hearts are assembled.

    heart shaped cream puff on plate with whipped cream and strawberries

    Heart Shaped Cream Puffs with Strawberries Recipe

    These heart-shaped cream puffs with fresh strawberries are a wonderful dessert for Valentine's Day - or any day!
    5 from 13 votes
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    Prep Time 30 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Servings 4

    Ingredients
      

    Pate a Choux

    • 8 fluid ounces water (1 cup)
    • 3 ounces butter, unsalted (6 tablespoons)
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 5 ounces all-purpose flour (1 ⅛ cups)
    • 5 large eggs room temperature
    • 1 large egg, lightly beaten (for egg wash prior to baking)
    • 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar (for sprinkling over hearts prior to baking)

    Cream Filling

    • 12 fluid ounces Heavy Whipping Cream (1 ½ cups)
    • 2 Tablespoons Confectioners Sugar (add more sugar for a sweeter whipped cream)

    Macerated strawberries

    • ½ Pint Fresh Strawberries, sliced ¼" thick (frozen strawberries may also be used)
    • 2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar (for macerating strawberries)

    Instructions
     

    Prepare Pans

    • Prepare a sheet of parchment paper to fit on a sheet pan.
    • Draw four 4" hearts on the parchment paper 2 inches apart. Turn paper over and place on sheet pans.

    Macerate Strawberries

    • Slice strawberries into ¼" slices. Place in a bowl.
    • Sprinkle 2 tablespoons sugar over the strawberries. Toss to coat.
    • Cover strawberries with a kitchen towel and place in refrigerator.

    Pate a Choux

    • Preheat oven to 425° F
    • Combine water, butter and salt in a large saucepan. Place over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
    • Remove pan from the heat once it begins boiling. Add flour and stir until smooth.
    • Return pan to the heat and cook. Stir constantly until the paste dries slightly (it will begin pulling away from the sides of the pan).
    • Transfer the paste to the bowl of a stand-mixer. Using the paddle attachment, mix on the lowest speed to cool the paste slightly (about 1 minute).
    • Add the eggs while the mixer is still running. Increase the speed to medium and continue mixing until the eggs are absorbed and mixture is cooled (3- 4 minutes).

    Pipe the Hearts Using the Pate a Choux Paste

    • Fit a pastry bag with a ¼" wide tube or star piping tip. Fill piping bag with Pate a Choux.
    • Hold the piping bag perpendicular and 1" above the drawn hearts on the paper. Pipe the Pate a Choux onto the parchment paper following the lines. Pipe another line around the outside of the first line. Pipe a third line in-between the two lines.
    • Bake for 6 minutes, rotate pan and bake an additional 6 minutes. The pastries should be well risen and golden brown on top.
    • Cool completely.

    Assemble the Cream Puff Hearts

    • Slice off the top third of each heart pastry. Place the bottom on a serving dish.
    • Combine confectioners' sugar and heavy cream in a bowl. Whip until cream reaches stiff peaks. Transfer cream to a piping bag.
    • Pipe whipped cream rosettes around the bottom of the heart.
    • Place strawberries on top of the whipped cream. Drizzle juice from macerated strawberries over the whipped cream and strawberries.
    • Place top of heart over the bottom to create a sandwich. Press very lightly to secure.
    • Finish as desired (e.g. sprinkle with powdered sugar, drizzle with melted chocolate, etc...)
    Keyword heart-shaped cream puffs, valentine's day desserts
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    Comments

    1. Nana says

      January 30, 2023 at 12:36 pm

      5 stars
      The video was really helpful. I wasn't sure how to make the choux...turned out delish.

      Reply
    2. Andy T says

      January 18, 2023 at 9:43 am

      5 stars
      I did a test run of these for my Valentines Day dessert. Didn't know it was so easy to make such a pretty and tasty dessert.

      Reply
    3. Beth says

      January 04, 2023 at 9:04 pm

      5 stars
      These look as beautiful as they do delicious! They're a lot easier to make than I would have thought, too.

      Reply
    4. Lorie says

      January 04, 2023 at 1:02 pm

      5 stars
      These turned out so pretty and delicious.

      Reply

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