Strawberry Cream Puffs using a Thermomix
Thermomix TM6, Thermomix TM5, Thermomix TM31
(4.8)
Preparation time
33 min
Total time
66 min
Servings
0
Calories / Serving
177 Cals
Difficulty
Average
Dive into the delightful world of Chantilly strawberry éclairs, where the classic French pastry meets the juicy sweetness of strawberries! Originating from the lavish kitchens of France, éclairs have been charming dessert lovers since the 19th century. These delicate pastries, filled with a luscious mascarpone and whipped cream mixture, are piped to perfection and baked until golden brown. Each bite bursts with the freshness of strawberries, making them not just a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes. Fun fact: the name 'éclair' means 'flash of lightning' in French, which perfectly describes how quickly they vanish from the dessert table!
Ingredients
- 125 g Water
- 50 g Butter
- 1 Pinch(es) Salt
- 5 g Granulated sugar
- 70 g Flour t55
- 4 Eggs
- 200 g Whipping cream
- 5 g Icing sugar
Steps
Choux Dough
- Add 125 g of water, 50 g of butter, 1 pinch(es) of salt, 5 g of granulated sugar in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 5:00min / 100°C / Speed 1.
- Add 70 g of flour t55 in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 20sec / 0°C / Speed 4.
- Setaside the preparation content let cool during 5min.
- Mix manual: 0sec / 0°C / Speed 5.
- Add 1 egg one by one for 1 minute through a plate.
- Add 1 egg one by one for 1 minute, 1 egg one by one for 1 minute, 1 egg one by one for 1 minute through the plate.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl in a piping bag.
- Pipe the dough into elongated shapes on a baking sheet lined with baking paper.
- Preheat the oven at 180°C.
- Cook in the oven at 180°C during 25min.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool completely.
Whipped Cream
- Add 200 g of whipping cream in the food processor bowl.
- Place the whisk.
- Mix manual: 0sec / 0°C / Speed 4.
- Watch carefully, until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to overwhip.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl in the piping bag.
Assembly
- Slice the cooled puffs lengthwise.
- Pipe the Whipped Cream in spirals into the puff shells.
- Halve the Strawberries and arrange them evenly over the Whipped Cream.
- Sprinkle 5 g of icing sugar with a strainer.
- Serve Immediately.
