Description
Lemon Cream Puffs are airy, delightful desserts that combine a light pastry shell with a zesty lemon filling. These cloud-like treats offer a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors, making them an irresistible addition to any gathering. Whether for a sunny picnic or a cozy dinner party, these puffs are sure to impress your guests and brighten your day with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup water
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the choux pastry by melting butter in water over medium heat. Add flour, stirring until it forms a ball.
- Let cool slightly before gradually mixing in eggs until smooth.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and pipe or spoon dollops of dough onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown; do not open the oven door during baking.
- Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then fold in lemon zest, juice, and sugar.
- Once cooled, slice puffs open and fill generously with lemon cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cream puff
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg