Strawberry "Cream" Puffs

SERVES: 12

CHILL TIME: 1 Hr

COOK TIME: 45 Min

There's something extra-special about these Strawberry "Cream" Puffs and it can only be described by taking a bite for yourself. Light, luscious, and creamy, these cream puffs are a pastry delight!

What You'll Need

1 cup water
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs, at room temperature
1 (12-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
3/4 cup strawberry ice cream topping plus extra for drizzling
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
Confectioners' sugar for sprinkling

What to Do

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring water, butter, and salt to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir quickly with a wooden spoon until mixture forms a ball; remove from heat. Add one egg at a time and beat well after each addition. When dough is smooth, spoon 12 mounds about 1/4 cup each onto 2 baking sheets.
Bake 40 to 45 minutes, or until golden brown and puffy. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
In a medium bowl, combine whipped topping and strawberry ice cream topping; gently mix until thoroughly combined.
Using a sharp knife, cut about 1 inch off top of each cream puff and reserve top. Fill each puff with equal amounts of strawberry mixture, garnish with a few strawberry slices, and replace tops. Chill at least 1 hour before serving. When ready to serve, drizzle with strawberry ice cream topping and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.