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Strawberry Shortcake Custard Cream Puff Tower

A layered tower of cream puffs filled with custard, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream for an elegant dessert centerpiece.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Choux Pastry
  • 1 cup water
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup flour
  • 4 eggs
Custard
  • 2 cups milk
  • 0.5 cup sugar
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
Strawberries
  • 2 cups strawberries sliced

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Boil water and butter, then mix with flour to form dough.
  2. Add eggs and pipe dough onto baking sheet.
  3. Bake until golden and cool completely.
  4. Cook custard mixture until thick and let cool.
  5. Fill puffs, stack with strawberries and cream.

Notes

Assemble close to serving time for best texture.