Description
This delightful recipe for Lemon Cream Puffs features light and airy pâte à choux pastry filled with a luscious, tangy lemon-infused whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 lemon (zested)
- 1 teaspoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F to prepare for baking the cream puffs.
- In a medium saucepan, bring the water and unsalted butter to a boil, ensuring the butter is fully melted. Then, remove from heat and stir in the flour and salt until a cohesive ball of dough forms.
- Transfer the dough to the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Add eggs one at a time, beating on medium speed to fully incorporate each egg before adding the next, resulting in a smooth batter.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter (1 tablespoon for small or 2 tablespoons for large puffs) onto an ungreased or Silpat-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake smaller cream puffs for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown; larger ones require 25-30 minutes. Avoid opening the oven during baking to maintain puffiness.
- Remove cream puffs and poke a small hole in each with a toothpick or knife tip to release steam and allow the centers to dry as they cool.
- Place your mixing bowl and whisk attachment into the freezer for 15-20 minutes to chill before making the lemon cream.
- Add cold heavy whipping cream, sugar, lemon zest, and fresh lemon juice to the chilled bowl. Whip on high speed for 5-6 minutes until stiff peaks form.
- When cream puffs are fully cooled, either pipe the lemon cream into the centers through a small hole or slice off the tops and fill them before replacing the tops.
- Optionally dust the cream puffs with powdered sugar and sprinkle extra lemon zest for an elegant look before serving.
Notes
- These cream puffs are best enjoyed the same day they are made.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cream puff
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg