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Springtime Lemon Cream Puffs Recipe

Delicious Springtime Lemon Cream Puffs Recipe

This Springtime Lemon Cream Puffs Recipe features airy cream puffs filled with zesty lemon cream, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 16 puffs
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 154

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 pieces eggs
Lemon Cream Ingredients
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 piece lemon (zested)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh squeezed lemon juice

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Electric Mixer
  • whisk attachment
  • Baking sheet
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425?F.
  2. In a medium saucepan, bring the water and butter to a boil, ensuring that the butter is fully melted.
  3. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the flour and salt until a ball of dough forms.
  4. Transfer the dough ball to the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment.
  5. Add the eggs one at a time, beating on medium speed until each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
  6. Spoon 1-2 tablespoons of the batter onto an ungreased or Silpat-lined baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes for smaller cream puffs, or 25-30 minutes for larger cream puffs, until golden brown.
  8. Remove the cream puffs from the oven, and poke a small hole into each one to allow steam to escape.
Lemon Cream Preparation
  1. While the cream puffs are cooling, prepare the lemon cream.
  2. Place the mixing bowl and whisk attachment into the freezer for 15-20 minutes.
  3. Remove them from the freezer, and add the heavy cream, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the bowl.
  4. Beat on high for 5-6 minutes or until stiff peaks form.
Assembly
  1. Once cool, pipe the lemon cream into the centers of the cream puffs, or cut the tops off and fill with the cream, then replace the tops.
  2. Add a light dusting of powdered sugar and/or a sprinkle of extra lemon zest, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1puffCalories: 154kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 168mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

Feel free to substitute different citrus fruits for a unique flavor twist.

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