Strawberry Bombs

How to Make Strawberry Bombs

Creating these Strawberry Bombs involves a few steps, but with patience and care, you’ll achieve perfect results. Follow these detailed instructions to make your own delicious Strawberry Bombs:

Step 1: Prepare the Pastry

The foundation of Strawberry Bombs is a flaky, buttery pastry. Here’s how to make it:

1. Combine the dry ingredients: In a food processor, pulse the flour, sugar, and salt until combined.
2. Add the butter: Add the chilled, cubed butter to the food processor. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Add the water: Gradually add the cold water, pulsing until the dough starts to come together. It should be slightly crumbly but able to hold its shape when pressed.
4. Form the dough: Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Form it into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Step 2: Make the Strawberry Filling

While the pastry dough chills, prepare the sweet and tangy strawberry filling:

1. Cook the strawberries: In a saucepan, combine the diced strawberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and becomes jam-like, about 5-7 minutes.
2. Cool the filling: Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the strawberry filling cool completely.

Step 3: Prepare the Cream Filling

The cream filling adds a luscious touch to the Strawberry Bombs:

1. Whip the cream: In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Whip with a whisk until soft peaks form.
2. Chill the cream: Keep the whipped cream in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Step 4: Assemble the Strawberry Bombs

With all components ready, it’s time to assemble the Strawberry Bombs:

1. Roll out the pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled pastry dough to about 1/8-inch thickness.
2. Cut the pastry circles: Use a cookie cutter to cut out circles, approximately 3 inches in diameter.
3. Fill the pastry: Place a small spoonful of the cooled strawberry filling in the center of each pastry circle, followed by a dollop of the whipped cream.
4. Seal the bombs: Fold the pastry over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Pinch the edges together to seal, and use a fork to crimp the edges for an attractive finish.
5. Egg wash: Brush the tops of the pastry bombs with the beaten egg to ensure a golden finish.

Step 5: Bake the Strawberry Bombs

With the bombs assembled, it’s time to bake them to perfection:

1. Preheat your oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Bake: Arrange the pastry bombs on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and crisp.
3. Cool: Once baked, transfer the Strawberry Bombs to a cooling rack and allow them to cool slightly.

Step 6: Serve and Enjoy

Your Strawberry Bombs are now ready to be enjoyed:

1. Dust with powdered sugar: Before serving, dust the tops with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.
2. Serve warm or at room temperature: Strawberry Bombs are delicious when served warm, with their fillings still slightly gooey, or at room temperature, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully.