Description
Springtime Lemon Cream Puffs are a delightful treat that perfectly encapsulates the joy of spring. These light and fluffy pastries, filled with a zesty lemon cream, are sure to impress at any gathering, from picnics to birthday parties. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, they transform any occasion into a memorable experience. Prepare to enjoy these sunshine-filled bites that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup water
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- Zest of 1 lemon (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2. In a saucepan, combine water and butter over medium heat until melted. Bring to a boil, then add flour all at once, stirring until it forms a ball that pulls away from the sides.
- 3. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before adding eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth.
- 4. Use a piping bag or two spoons to dollop small mounds onto the baking sheet.
- 5. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown; do not open the oven during baking.
- 6. While cooling, whip heavy cream with sugar, lemon zest, and juice until soft peaks form. Gently fold in more whipped cream.
- 7. Fill each cooled puff with lemon cream using a piping bag or by slicing them open.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cream puff (30g)
- Calories: 107
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 31mg