Description
Sweet, delicate French crullers receive a luxurious strawberry glaze makeover in this elegant dessert. Pillowy choux pastry rings drizzled with glossy strawberry icing promise a delightful indulgence you’ll savor with each delicate bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Crullers:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) water
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (125 grams) all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon (12.5 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.5 grams) salt
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
Glaze and Optional Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) strawberry puree
- 1–2 teaspoons (5–10 ml) whole milk
- 1 tablespoon (12.5 grams) granulated sugar (optional)
- 1 teaspoon (3 grams) freeze-dried strawberry powder (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, blend water, milk, butter, sugar, and salt. Warm the mixture over medium heat until butter dissolves and liquid reaches a rolling boil.
- Lower heat and rapidly incorporate flour, stirring continuously until dough coheres and separates from pan edges, creating a smooth paste.
- Remove pan from heat and allow dough to cool momentarily. Integrate eggs individually, thoroughly mixing after each addition. Fold in vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Carefully transfer dough into a piping bag equipped with a decorative star tip. Create uniform circular shapes on parchment-lined baking sheets, ensuring consistent ring dimensions.
- Prepare deep fryer or large pot, heating oil to precisely 375°F. Carefully submerge dough rings in hot oil, frying in small batches. Cook approximately 2-3 minutes per side until achieving a rich golden-brown exterior.
- Drain freshly fried crullers on paper towel-lined wire rack to eliminate excess oil. Allow pastries to cool completely before glazing.
- Craft strawberry glaze by whisking powdered sugar, fresh strawberry puree, and milk until achieving a silky, smooth consistency. Adjust liquid ratio for ideal coating thickness.
- Delicately immerse cooled crullers into strawberry glaze, ensuring comprehensive and even coverage. Optionally sprinkle with additional strawberry sugar. Allow glaze to set on wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Maintain precise oil temperature when frying to ensure crispy, golden exterior without burning or undercooking the crullers.
- Smooth dough consistency is crucial; mix eggs thoroughly to create light, airy texture that prevents dense, heavy pastries.
- Use fresh strawberries for puree to enhance natural sweetness and vibrant color in the glaze, avoiding artificial flavors.
- Allow crullers to cool completely before glazing to prevent glaze from sliding off and ensure a clean, even coating.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 176
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 58 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg