why make this recipe
Strawberry Glazed French Crullers are light, crisp, and sweet. They make a nice treat for breakfast or a snack. You can make them at home with simple ingredients and a little time. For ideas on other French-style breakfast treats, see this French breakfast guide.
introduction
This recipe mixes choux-style dough and a strawberry glaze. The dough puffs and fries into ring shapes. The glaze adds fresh strawberry flavor and a bright color. If you like fruity pastries, try a related strawberry cake for more dessert ideas: strawberry crunch cake.
how to make Strawberry Glazed French Crullers
Make the dough on the stove, then beat in eggs until smooth. Pipe rings onto parchment, fry until golden, and finish with a strawberry glaze. Work in small batches and keep the oil temperature steady. If you want a plant-based French toast idea for serving with crullers, check this vegan egg French toast.
Ingredients :
- 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
- 2 cups Powdered Sugar, sifted
- ¼ cup Fresh Strawberries, mashed or pureed
- 3–4 tbsp Whole Milk
- ½ cup Freeze-Dried Strawberries
- ¼ cup Granulated Sugar
Directions :
Step 1: Prepare the DoughBring water, milk, butter, sugar, and salt to a boil. Stir in flour and cook until smooth.
Step 2: Add EggsCool slightly. Beat in eggs one at a time until glossy and elastic.
Step 3: Pipe RingsPipe dough onto parchment squares using a star tip.
Step 4: FryHeat oil to 370°F. Fry 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
Step 5: Make the GlazeWhisk powdered sugar, strawberry puree, and milk until smooth.
Step 6: Glaze and FinishDip warm crullers into glaze and sprinkle strawberry sugar.
how to serve Strawberry Glazed French Crullers
Serve warm for the best texture and flavor. Place crullers on a plate and enjoy with coffee or tea. They also go well with fresh berries or a small bowl of whipped cream.
how to store Strawberry Glazed French Crullers
Let crullers cool completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, freeze unglazed crullers in a single layer, then transfer to a bag and freeze up to 1 month. Reheat briefly in a low oven and add glaze after warming.
tips to make Strawberry Glazed French Crullers
- Keep oil at a steady 370°F so crullers cook evenly.
- Dry the freeze-dried strawberries and crush them with sugar for the topping.
- Pipe rings onto small parchment squares so you can lift them into the oil easily.
- If the dough is too stiff, beat eggs a bit longer or add a small extra egg white.
- For more ideas on pairing and serving, you can look again at the same French breakfast guide for inspiration.
variation (if any)
- Chocolate glaze: replace strawberry puree with melted chocolate.
- Lemon glaze: use lemon juice instead of strawberry and add zest.
- Filled crullers: cut a small hole and pipe in pastry cream or jam after frying.
FAQs
Q: Can I bake crullers instead of frying them?
A: Traditional crullers are fried for a light, crisp shell. You can bake them but texture will change.
Q: How do I know when oil is the right temperature?
A: Use a thermometer. Oil should be about 370°F. If you don’t have one, test with a small bit of dough — it should sizzle and rise quickly.
Q: Can I make the glaze ahead of time?
A: Yes. Store glaze in the fridge for 1–2 days. Stir before using and add a little milk if it thickens.
Q: What can I use instead of freeze-dried strawberries for the topping?
A: You can use finely chopped fresh strawberries mixed with a little sugar, but they may be less crisp on the finished glaze.
Strawberry Glazed French Crullers
Ingredients
Method
- Bring water, milk, butter, sugar, and salt to a boil. Stir in flour and cook until smooth.
- Cool slightly. Beat in eggs one at a time until glossy and elastic.
- Pipe dough onto parchment squares using a star tip.
- Heat oil to 370°F. Fry 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
- Whisk powdered sugar, strawberry puree, and milk until smooth.
- Dip warm crullers into glaze and sprinkle strawberry sugar.