These Strawberry Glazed French Crullers are light, airy, and perfectly sweet with a fruity glaze. A beautiful bakery-style donut you can make at home. Save this recipe.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Light and airy texture
Sweet and fruity strawberry glaze
Bakery-style donuts at home
Perfect for brunch or dessert
Elegant and impressive presentation
Ingredients
For the Crullers (Choux Dough)
½ cup water
½ cup milk
½ cup butter
1 tablespoon sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
For Frying
Vegetable oil
For the Strawberry Glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons strawberry puree
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon juice optional
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine water, milk, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil.
- Add flour all at once and stir quickly until a dough forms.
- Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth and glossy.
- Transfer dough to a piping bag with a star tip.
- Pipe rings onto parchment squares.
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry until golden and puffed.
- Drain on paper towels and let cool.
- Mix powdered sugar, strawberry puree, vanilla, and lemon juice to make glaze.
- Dip cooled crullers into glaze and let set.
Equipment
Saucepan
Mixing bowl
Piping bag with star tip
Deep frying pan or pot
Thermometer optional
Paper towels
Tips and Variations
Pipe dough evenly for uniform shape
Do not overcrowd oil when frying
Let crullers cool before glazing
Add vanilla bean to glaze for richer flavor
Use raspberry or blueberry instead of strawberry
Drizzle chocolate for extra indulgence
Best eaten fresh on the same day
Serving Suggestions
Serve fresh with coffee or tea
Arrange on a dessert platter
Add fresh berries for decoration
Perfect for brunch or parties
Nutrition Facts Approximate per cruller
Calories 220
Carbohydrates 25g
Protein 4g
Fat 11g
Conclusion
These Strawberry Glazed French Crullers are light, airy, and beautifully sweet with a fruity glaze. They bring bakery-quality flavor straight to your kitchen. Save this recipe and enjoy a special homemade treat.
FAQ
Can I bake crullers instead of frying
Frying gives best texture but baking is possible
Can I make the dough ahead of time
Yes but fry fresh for best results
Can I freeze crullers
Yes freeze unglazed and reheat before serving
Can I use store-bought puree
Yes or blend fresh strawberries
Why did my crullers deflate
Oil temperature or undercooking may be the cause