Description
Strawberry Glazed French Crullers are light and airy pastries with a crispy outer shell and a soft, pillowy interior, coated in a glossy strawberry glaze that offers perfect sweetness and fresh fruit flavor. Ideal for breakfast, dessert, or special occasions, these elegant crullers bring a delightful bakery-quality treat right to your home.
Ingredients
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For the Dough
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free version)
- 4 large eggs
- Oil for frying (neutral oil like canola or vegetable)
For the Strawberry Glaze
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a medium saucepan, bring water, butter, and salt to a boil. Remove from heat and quickly stir in the flour until the mixture forms a smooth ball. Let cool slightly. Then, add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition until the dough is glossy and thick.
- Pipe the Crullers: Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe 3-4 inch circles onto parchment paper to form the classic ridged cruller shape, ensuring uniform size for even cooking.
- Fry the Crullers: Heat oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 375°F (190°C). Carefully lower each cruller into the oil and fry until golden brown on both sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Prepare the Strawberry Glaze: Puree fresh strawberries in a blender or food processor until smooth. Strain if desired to remove seeds. Mix the puree with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until the glaze is smooth, glossy, and pourable.
- Glaze the Crullers: Once crullers are cool enough to handle but still warm, dip the tops into the strawberry glaze or drizzle glaze over each one. Let the glaze set for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Maintain oil temperature at 375°F for crispy, tender crullers without excess oil absorption.
- Add eggs only after the dough cools slightly to prevent scrambling.
- Pipe the dough evenly to ensure uniform cooking and shape.
- Prepare the strawberry glaze fresh to retain vibrancy and flavor.
- Drain fried crullers on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Variations: Add chocolate drizzle, use gluten-free flour, make mixed berry glaze, vegan modifications, or lemon zest glaze.
- Store crullers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Freeze unglazed crullers in a single layer, then glaze after thawing.
- Reheat in a warm oven at 300°F (150°C) briefly to restore crispness without melting glaze.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cruller
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: French crullers, strawberry glaze, choux pastry, fried pastries, dessert, breakfast treat
