Strawberry Cream Puff Cake – light and airy like an eclair with sweetened cream and strawberries.  If you’re looking for a tried and true strawberry recipe, this dessert is for you!

Strawberry Cream Puff Cake

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STRAWBERRY CREAM PUFF RECIPE

Here in Florida, they are practically giving strawberries away. We had an unusually cold winter which delayed the strawberry crops.Strawberry Cream Puff Cake

Usually in January Florida is the main strawberry provider for the country…but since they were delayed and being sold now, the same time as California strawberries, the market is saturated. Thus giving us really cheap strawberries. I’m not complaining.

This is a great light dessert. It reminds me a little of Eclair Cake because of it’s cream puff base. This has a hint of orange that gives it a fresh spring feel. Yes, more orange zest. That’s what happens when you buy a huge carton from Costco.

HOW TO MAKE CREAM PUFF CAKE

  1. For the cream puff layer, preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Bring the butter, water and sugar to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the flour all at once and stir quickly until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan. Remove the pan from the heat and stir the mixture until smooth. Let cool slightly so the eggs don’t scramble in the next step.egg in eclair dough
  2. Add the eggs one at a time and beat until the mixture is shiny with a satiny sheen. Don’t overbeat. Lightly grease the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan or deep dish 9″ pie plate.eclair dough
  3. Using a spatula, spread the mixture on the bottom and one inch up the sides of the prepared pan. This part can be tricky. I’ve found sometimes it’s easier to spread with clean hands.eclair dough
  4. Bake for 25-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely.eclair cake
  5. For the cream cheese mixture, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and beat until mixture is smooth. Add the remaining ingredients and beat until stiff peaks form.
  6. cream in a pie
    Spread onto the cooled cream puff shell.

    Strawberry Cream Puff Cake

  7. Top with fresh sliced strawberries. Keep in the fridge until serving.

slice of strawberry cake

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Strawberry Cream Puff Cake

Strawberry Cream Puff Cake

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Light and airy like an eclair with sweetened cream and strawberries.  If you're looking for a tried and true strawberry recipe, this Strawberry Cream Puff Cake is for you!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups strawberries, sliced

Cream Puff Base:

Cream Cheese Mixture:

Instructions
 

  • For the cream puff layer, preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Bring the butter, water and sugar to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the flour all at once and stir quickly until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan. Remove the pan from the heat and stir the mixture until smooth. Let cool slightly so the eggs don't scramble in the next step.
  • Add the eggs one at a time and beat until the mixture is shiny with a satiny sheen. Don’t overbeat. Lightly grease the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan or deep dish 9" pie plate.
  • Using a spatula, spread the mixture on the bottom and one inch up the sides of the prepared pan. This part can be tricky. I've found sometimes it's easier to spread with clean hands.
  • Bake for 25-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely.
  • For the cream cheese mixture, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and beat until mixture is smooth. Add the remaining ingredients and beat until stiff peaks form. Spread onto the cooled cream puff shell.
  • Top with fresh sliced strawberries. Keep in the fridge until serving.
Cuisine: American
Course: Dessert
Author: Christy Denney
Strawberry Cream Puff Cake
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Christy Denney
Christy is the voice behind The Girl Who Who Ate Everything! She is no stranger to making meals that kids and adults will love. She grew up in Mesa, Arizona as the youngest of ten kids. She can always be found in her kitchen with music playing and cooking with her kids. She published her first cookbook in 2014. She loves party food that gets the conversations going!
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