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Strawberry Glazed French Crullers Recipe

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These Strawberry Glazed French Crullers are light, airy, and crispy deep-fried doughnuts made from choux pastry. They are coated with a luscious homemade strawberry glaze and sprinkled with a sweet strawberry sugar for an extra pop of flavor. Perfect for a delightful treat, these crullers combine a classic French pastry technique with fresh strawberry elements for a fruity, tender bite.

Ingredients

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French Crullers

  • ½ cup Water
  • ½ cup Whole Milk
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter
  • 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 1 1/3 cup Bread Flour
  • 4 Large Eggs
  • Vegetable or Canola Oil (for frying – enough to fill a deep fryer or a deep skillet halfway)

Strawberry Glaze

  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar (sifted)
  • ¼ cup Fresh Strawberries (cut and mashed or pureed)
  • 3–4 tbsp Whole Milk

Strawberry Sugar

  • ½ cup Freeze Dried Strawberries (processed into fine strawberry bits)
  • ¼ cup Granulated Sugar

Instructions

  1. Prepare Parchment Circles: Cut parchment paper into 18 squares, each about 4” x 4”. Optionally, trace a circle roughly 3 to 3 ½ inches in diameter onto each square and set aside.
  2. Make the Choux Pastry Base: In a medium saucepan, combine water, whole milk, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and salt. Stir over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, taking care to avoid boil-over.
  3. Add Flour and Cook Dough: Remove from heat, add bread flour, and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until combined. Return to medium-high heat and continue stirring and pressing dough into the pan sides until it forms a thick, smooth paste that pulls away cleanly from the pan.
  4. Cool Dough and Add Eggs: Transfer dough to a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed for 4-5 minutes until steam dissipates and dough warms slightly. Add eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. The batter should become smooth, glossy, thick, and elastic, forming a V shape when lifted.
  5. Pipe Dough Rings: Transfer dough to a large piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Lightly spray a baking sheet and each parchment square, placing parchment squares sprayed side down on the sheet. Pipe closed rings of dough onto the parchment circles.
  6. Heat Oil for Frying: Heat vegetable or canola oil in a deep fryer or a large deep skillet to 370ºF (use a candy or digital thermometer for accuracy). Oil should be at least 2 to 3 inches deep.
  7. Fry Crullers: Place 2-3 crullers with the parchment paper side up into hot oil. Fry for about 45 seconds, then remove the parchment with tongs. Continue frying each side 2-3 minutes or until medium golden brown. Remove with tongs or slotted spoon and drain on a wire rack lined with paper towels.
  8. Prepare Strawberry Glaze: Puree fresh strawberries using a food processor or by mashing with a spoon. In a medium bowl, whisk together sifted powdered sugar, pureed strawberries, and 3 to 4 tablespoons whole milk until smooth.
  9. Make Strawberry Sugar: Process freeze-dried strawberries into fine bits using a food processor, then pulse with granulated sugar to combine. Store in an airtight container.
  10. Glaze and Garnish Crullers: Once cool but still slightly warm, dip each cruller into the strawberry glaze, then sprinkle with strawberry sugar. Place back on the cooling rack to set.
  11. Serve or Store: Enjoy these strawberry glazed french crullers immediately for best texture and flavor, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.

Notes

  • Make sure to monitor oil temperature carefully to ensure even frying and prevent sogginess.
  • Piping closed rings of choux dough ensures proper cruller shape during frying.
  • Removing parchment paper shortly after frying prevents it from burning or sticking to the doughnut.
  • Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the glaze for the best flavor.
  • Strawberry sugar can be stored in an airtight container and used for other desserts as well.
  • These crullers are best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated and gently reheated before serving.

Keywords: French crullers, strawberry glaze, choux pastry, fried doughnuts, strawberry sugar, dessert recipe

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