Berry Cream Pastry Puffs

A holiday favorite — simple, elegant, and irresistibly delicious! I usually make at least 500 of these at Christmas.

Ingredients

For the Pastry Dough:

• 1 cup (250 ml) water

• 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter

• 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour

• 4 large eggs

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Filling:

• 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled

• 3 tablespoons powdered sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, or blackberries), chopped

For the Topping:

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)

• Optional: Melted chocolate or berry sauce for drizzling

Instructions

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