Lemon Cream Puffs
Lemon Cream Puffs are delicate, airy pastries filled with a tangy lemon cream, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and citrus brightness. Ideal for elegant desserts or teatime treats, they impress with their crispy shells and luscious filling, making them a delightful choice for special occasions or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil.
- Add flour all at once, stirring until a smooth ball forms.
- Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Continue beating until mixture is smooth.
- Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 3 inches apart onto greased baking sheets.
- Bake at 400°F for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove to wire racks and immediately split puffs and remove tops, discarding soft dough inside.
- Set puffs and tops aside to cool.
- In a bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- In a small saucepan, combine sugar, lemon juice, and butter, heating until butter is melted.
- Let the lemon mixture cool slightly, then fold into the whipped cream.
- Fill the cooled puffs with the lemon cream and replace the tops before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).