Strawberry Cream Puffs are a light dessert with a creamy mousse filling in a cream puff shell. Not really too hard to make and tastes delicious!
Yes, it's fall and we all have apples and pumpkins on our minds but today some bloggers are taking a break from fall recipes to participate in #cookingforacure and bringing awareness to October's Breast Cancer Awareness month. So in honor of this great cause, pink food all around including these cream puffs with strawberry mousse.
I was glad to be asked to participate this year and help get the word out about what you can do to help yourself and bring awareness to this disease. One in eight women are affected each year and that is a high number - I'm sure many of us have been affected by friends or family that may have been diagnosed.
Early detection is key by doing monthly self examines and yearly check-ups. If it is caught in the early stages, the survival rate is 98%! And that is a high number of good news!
I have known a couple people who were diagnosed with this disease and I'm happy to report they are all survivors. The story I'm about to share with you, in my opinion, is one of those divine intervention moments as you'll read.
I work at a medical facility and one of my co-workers decided to go into a breast study where she would receive remuneration. She first needed to have a mammogram, she did that and then was called back about 3-4 times because they thought they saw something - she had a more extensive mammogram and ultrasounds. Of course after the initial mammogram of the study, the rest of the costs came from her insurance. She just kept saying, "I'm sure it is nothing".
Well, they found a very small spot and she needed to go in and have it taken care of. It wasn't cancer but she was told that if it had gone undetected as years went on, it definitely could have turned into cancer. It was one of those meant to be moments when she decided to go into the study. I was so happy for her getting a positive outcome.
To get more information on breast cancer, a good place is the Susan G. Komen site.
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Pink Cream Puffs
A light and airy cream puff filling with a light mousse
Ingredients
Puffs
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup butter
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup flour
- 4 eggs
Mousse
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 (¼-ounce) packet unflavored gelatin
- 8 ounces strawberries, washed, hulled, and cut into large dice
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 ¼ cup heavy cream
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Puffs - Preheat oven to 400°
- Bring the water, salt and butter to a rolling boil then add flour in all at once and stir until a smooth ball.
- Remove from heat and let rest 5 minutes. Add eggs one and time and beat by hand until each is mixed well and final product is shiny. Place parchment paper on a cookie sheet and scoop ¼ cups of dough on sheets.
- Bake for 30 minutes until golden brown
- Remove from oven and place on wire rack. Make a small slit with a sharp knife to let steam escape. Cool completely.
- Mousse - in a small bowl, add the water then sprinkle the gelatin evenly over the surface, and stir to combine; set aside.
- Combine the strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan and stir to coat the berries in the sugar. Mash the berries to release their juices, then bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the berries are falling apart and the juices have thickened slightly, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, set a fine-mesh strainer over a large bowl.
- Pour the strawberry mixture into the strainer. Using a rubber spatula, push on the solids and scrape the underside of the strainer until all of the liquid is extracted; discard the contents of the strainer. Immediately whisk the gelatin mixture into the strawberry liquid until it’s dissolved and smooth. Set aside to cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, place the clean bowl of the stand mixer and the whisk attachment in the freezer.
- Place the cream in the chilled stand-mixer bowl and whisk on high speed until medium peaks form (not stiff), about 1 minute.
- Give the strawberry mixture a quick whisk to smooth it out, add half of the whipped cream, and stir with a rubber spatula until just combined. Add the remaining whipped cream and stir until just combined and no streaks of white remain. Transfer the mixture to a large resealable bag and set it aside
- Cut the cooled puffs in half horizontally. Cut off about ¾ inch from one corner of the strawberry mousse–filled bag and pipe the mousse onto the bottom halves of the puffs
- Replace
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 323Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 132mgSodium: 171mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 1gSugar: 16gProtein: 5g
Nutritional information provided is computer-generated and only an estimate. You may want to do your own research with the ingredients listed if you have concerns about health or specific diets.
I would invite you to stop by some of the other gals to see what they are sharing today. And please be sure to do your monthly examines and yearly check-ups.
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Marcie FlavortheMoments says
Deb, these are the cutest! I'm a sucker for cream puffs and eclairs, and yours look just perfect!
Jamie Sherman says
I remember my mom making cream puffs when I was a kid ..... that was a long time ago! Haha! I would love to have one (or two!) of these! I'm so glad to hear your co-worker did that study and they found and took care of the spot!
Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says
These look heavenly, Deb!
Nancy Piran says
What a great story Deb! And these cream puffs look amazing!
Cathy Trochelman says
These puffs are perfect looking! And thanks for sharing your co-worker's story. I always love hearing the positive outcomes, too!
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Your cream puffs are pure perfection! Thank you for sharing the story!
Diethood.com says
The most beautiful dessert for this amazing cause! Those puffs couldn't be more perfect!
Valerie Lewis says
Deliciously looking dessert and love the cooking for a cause!
Erin Dee says
Thank goodness your co-worker found it early! These cream puffs look great and for such a great cause.
Carrie R says
I just love these, Deb! So pretty! <3 And what a great cause to be baking for.
Krista Rollins says
Wow! That story is a huge blessing, glad she is ok!
Holly Doerr says
These look like dream in a bite! Thanks for sharing this story as it has personally affected so many including my mother recently.
Carlee Scharnhorst says
Mmmm! I love cream puffs. Of course the pink is cute and it is even better that it means awareness for a great cause!
Kimberly Lewis says
This looks absolutely amazing! Pinned and tweeted. You always bring the most amazing creations to our party. Thank you! I hope to see you again, this Monday at 7 pm. It wouldn't be a party without you! Lou Lou Girls
Jessie Moore says
What a delicious way to support a good cause! 🙂
EZPZ Mealz says
Love cooking for a cause. I love cream puffs. And pink cream puffs is even better! Yum.