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Homemade Strawberry Glazed French Crullers

Light and airy choux pastry crullers dipped in a glossy homemade strawberry glaze for a bakery-style treat.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 10 crullers
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cruller Dough
  • 1 cup water
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 eggs large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Strawberry Glaze
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries pureed
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp milk as needed

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Saucepan
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Heat water, butter, sugar, and salt until simmering.
  2. Add flour and stir until dough forms and pulls from sides.
  3. Cool slightly, then mix in eggs one at a time and add vanilla.
  4. Pipe rings onto parchment squares.
  5. Fry at 350°F for 3–4 minutes per side until golden.
  6. Cool completely on wire rack.
  7. Whisk glaze ingredients until smooth.
  8. Dip cooled crullers into glaze and let set before serving.

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh the same day. Maintain steady oil temperature for optimal texture.