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Delicious Zesty Spring Lemon Cream Puffs with golden-brown shells filled with vibrant lemon cream topped with fresh mint leaves.

Zesty Spring Lemon Cream Puffs: Your New Favorite Dessert!

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Experience the delightful zing of fresh lemon with these Zesty Spring Lemon Cream Puffs. Perfect for spring gatherings, these airy pastry shells are filled with tangy lemon custard and dusted with powdered sugar, making them an elegant and refreshing dessert. Ideal for brunches, garden parties, or any special occasion, these cream puffs combine light texture with vibrant citrus flavor for an unforgettable treat.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 flavorless oil (optional for pastry)
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • Zest of 2 fresh lemons
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine water and butter in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
  3. Add flour all at once and stir vigorously until the mixture forms a dough that pulls away from the sides of the pan.
  4. Remove from heat and let cool slightly for about 5 minutes.
  5. Gradually incorporate eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
  6. Spoon or pipe the dough onto the prepared baking sheet to form small mounds.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and puffed. Allow to cool completely.
  8. Whisk together eggs yolks, sugar, and cornstarch in a saucepan.
  9. Add milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice, stirring well.
  10. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and just boiling.
  11. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  12. Transfer the lemon custard to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap directly on surface, and chill for at least 2 hours.
  13. Cut each pastry shell in half horizontally.
  14. Fill bottom halves with chilled lemon custard.
  15. Cap with the top halves of pastry shells.
  16. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure the pastry dough is cooked until firm enough to hold the filling.
  • Use fresh lemon juice and zest for maximum flavor.
  • Chill the lemon custard thoroughly for the best creamy filling.
  • Fill the pastry shells just before serving to maintain crispness.
  • Author: Serena Miller
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking, Filling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cream puff
  • Calories: 250 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 15 g
  • Sodium: 100 mg
  • Fat: 16 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 23 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 75 mg

Find it online: https://www.serenarecipes.com/zesty-spring-lemon-cream-puffs-your-new-favorite-dessert/