Ingredients:
- 120ml whole milk
- 120ml filtered water
- 115g unsalted grass-fed butter, cubed
- 0.25 tsp sea salt
- 150g all-purpose flour, sifted
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 250g fresh organic strawberries, hulled and finely diced
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 360ml heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 60g Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp pure vanilla bean paste
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
Instructions:
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine milk, water, butter, and salt. Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat.
- Remove from heat and add the sifted flour all at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until a dough forms. Return to medium heat and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until a thin film forms on the bottom of the pan.
- Transfer the dough to a mixer bowl and let cool for 5 minutes. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. The dough should be glossy and form a 'V' shape when the paddle is lifted.
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Transfer dough to a piping bag with a round tip and pipe 2-inch mounds onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 180°C (350°F) and bake for another 10 minutes until golden and firm. Poke a small hole in each puff to release steam and let cool completely.
- While shells cool, toss diced strawberries with maple syrup and let macerate for 15 minutes. Drain any excess liquid if necessary.
- In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream, Greek yogurt, vanilla paste, and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in the macerated strawberries.
- Slice the top third off each cooled pastry shell. Pipe or spoon the strawberry cream filling into the center and replace the tops. Serve immediately.