Description
Lemon Cream Puffs are a delightful fusion of light, airy pastry and zesty lemon cream filling. Each bite delivers a refreshing burst of citrus that is both sweet and tart, making them the perfect treat for any occasion. Easy to make and visually stunning, these cream puffs will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. Enjoy them as an elegant dessert or a cheerful snack—either way, they are sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup water
- 2 large fresh lemons (zested and juiced)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a saucepan, combine water and butter over medium heat until melted. Stir in flour until it forms a ball.
- Remove from heat; let cool slightly before gradually adding eggs, mixing well until smooth.
- Scoop dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
- While cooling, whip heavy cream to soft peaks. Mix lemon juice and zest with sugar; fold into whipped cream.
- Once cooled, fill each puff with lemon cream and dust with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 60mg