Description
Lemon Cream Puffs are the ultimate indulgence, combining a light, airy choux pastry with a zesty lemon cream filling. These delightful pastries are perfect for any occasion, from brunch to picnics, and will impress your guests with their irresistible flavor and charming appearance. With just the right balance of sweetness and tartness, each bite is a burst of citrus delight that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- Zest of 2 lemons
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy cream (very cold)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, combine water and butter over medium heat until boiling.
- Remove from heat and stir in flour until fully incorporated, forming a smooth ball.
- Allow to cool slightly; whisk in eggs one at a time until blended.
- Pipe 1-inch rounds onto the baking sheet, leaving space between each puff.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown; do not open the oven door during baking.
- For the filling, whip cold heavy cream until soft peaks form; gradually add powdered sugar and lemon juice until stiff peaks form.
- Once puffs are cool, fill each with lemon cream using a piping bag or small knife.
- Optional: Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with lemon zest before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cream puff (40g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 60mg