Best 7 Lemon Cream Puffs Recipes

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Step into a world of delectable delights and embark on a culinary journey like no other. "Lemon Cream Puffs," a symphony of flavors and textures, await your exploration. These exquisite pastries, with their airy choux pastry shells and luscious lemon cream filling, will transport you to a realm of pure indulgence. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your kitchen adventures, this guide will lead you through the steps of creating these delightful treats, ensuring that each bite is a moment of sheer bliss.

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LEMON CREAM PUFFS



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The fluffy filling for these light crisp shells has a delectable citrus flavor. -Doreen Martin, Kitimat, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup water
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs
LEMON FILLING:
1 egg, beaten
1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter, cubed
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons sugar
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil. Add flour all at once, stirring until a smooth ball forms. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth. , Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Immediately split puffs and remove tops; discard soft dough from inside. Set puffs and tops aside to cool., For filling, in a small heavy saucepan, combine egg, sugar, lemon juice and butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Transfer to a small bowl; refrigerate until partially set., In a large bowl, beat cream and sugar until stiff peaks form; fold into lemon mixture. Fill cream puffs; replace tops. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 79mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CREAM PUFFS WITH LEMON MOUSSE AND BLUEBERRY SAUCE



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The lemon curd and blueberry sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to two days, but the lemon mousse should be prepared just before assembling. The cream puffs can be baked in advance and frozen for up to one month.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup water
4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
5 large eggs, plus 1 large egg lightly beaten with 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash
Coarse sanding sugar, for sprinkling
2 cups (1 pint) blueberries
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
3/4 cup Lemon Curd for Cream Puffs
1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped

Steps:

  • Make the cream puffs: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine water, butter, granulated sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, and remove from heat. Stir in flour until combined, and return to medium heat. (This mixture is called a panade.)
  • Dry the panade by stirring constantly for 4 minutes. It is ready when it pulls away from the sides and a film forms on the bottom of the pan.
  • Transfer to the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, and mix on low until slightly cooled, about 2 minutes. On medium speed, add 4 eggs, one at a time, incorporating each completely before adding the next. Lightly beat fifth egg, and add a little at a time until batter is smooth and shiny. Test by touching it with your finger and lifting to form a string. If string does not form, the batter needs more egg. If you've added all the eggs and the batter still doesn't form a string, add water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until it does.
  • Using a pastry bag fitted with a plain 1/2-inch round tip, pipe ten 2 1/2-inch rounds of batter onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with sanding sugar. Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350 degrees, and bake until puffed and golden and centers are dry, about 35 minutes more. Let cool on a wire rack.
  • Make the blueberry sauce: Bring 1 cup blueberries, the water, granulated sugar, lemon zest, and salt to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat, and simmer until most of the berries have burst, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add remaining cup blueberries, and crush lightly.
  • Make the lemon mousse: Lightly whisk lemon curd, and fold in whipped cream using a rubber spatula. Halve each cream puff, and fill bottoms with lemon-mousse. Spoon on blueberry sauce, replace tops, and serve.

STRAWBERRY-LEMON CREAM PUFFS



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A tangy lemon filling chock-full of berry slices is tucked inside these tender puffs. My husband is impressed with their great taste and appearance. I like how easy the puffs are to make. -Janice Mitchell, Aurora, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup water
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
FILLING:
1/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
1 cup vanilla yogurt
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon extract
1/4 teaspoon butter flavoring
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1/2 teaspoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny. , Drop by 1/4 cupfuls 3 in. apart onto greased baking sheets., Bake at 400° for 30 minutes or until golden brown. remove to wire racks. Immediately split puffs open and remove tops; discard soft dough from inside. Cool puffs., For filling, combine sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Stir in milk and yogurt until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in lemon extract and butter flavoring. Cool. Fold in strawberries. Chill. , Fill the cream puffs just before serving. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 101mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

LEMON CURD FOR CREAM PUFFS



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Use this recipe to make our Cream Puffs with Lemon Mousse and Blueberry Sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes about 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large egg, plus 3 large egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
Pinch of salt
2 ounces (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • Whisk together egg, yolks, sugar, lemon zest and juice, and salt. Bring to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisking constantly. Cook until mixture is thickened, 4 to 5 minutes. Strain through a fine sieve into a bowl. Whisk in butter. Press plastic wrap directly onto surface of lemon curd, and refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour or up to overnight.

LEMON CREAM PUFFS



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These lovely treats are in my Feb/March 2004 TOH issue. They are delicious. I found when I made them that I wanted the filling a but more tart, so I added an extra 1/2 tablespoon of lemon juice.

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 c water
1/4 c butter, cubed
1/2 c all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
2 eggs
LEMON FILLING
1 egg, beaten
1/3 c sugar
3 - 3 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp butter, cubed
1 - 1 1/4 c heavy whipping cream
2 tsp sugar
confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • 1. In a large saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil. Add flour and salt all at once, stirring until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth.
  • 2. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Immediately split puffs and remove tops; discard soft dough from inside. Set puffs and tops aside to cool.
  • 3. For filling, in a small heavy saucepan, combine the egg, sugar, lemon juice and butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Transfer to a small bowl; refrigerate until partially set. In a large bowl, beat cream and sugar until stiff peaks form; fold into lemon mixture. Fill cream puffs; replace tops. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

LEMON CREAM PUFFS



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This is a recipe I found on the Taste of Home website. I used it as part of my meal prep final in one of my Foods classes. I love my lemon desserts to have some bite to them, so I added zest, but if you prefer it a little tamer simply leave it out!

Provided by Brandi Kirkpatrick

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 14

CREAM PUFF SHELLS
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs
LEMON CREAM FILLING
1 egg, beaten
1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons butter, cubed
1 cup heavey whipping cream
2 teaspoons sugar
confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • 1. In a saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil. Add flour all at once, stirring until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth.
  • 2. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Immediately split puffs and remove tops; discard soft dough from inside. Set puffs and tops aside to cool.
  • 3. For filling, in a small heavy saucepan, combine the egg, sugar, lemon juice and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 5-7 minutes or until mixture is thick enough to coat a metal spoon.
  • 4. Remove from the heat. Add lemon zest to lemon curd. Cool quickly by placing pan in a bowl of ice water; stir for 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; press plastic wrap onto surface of filling. Chill for 1 hour or until partially set.
  • 5. In a bowl, beat cream and sugar until stiff peaks form; fold into lemon mixture. Fill cream puffs; replace tops. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

LEMON CREAM PUFFS



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Categories     Lemon

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup water
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons butter, cubed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1 egg, beaten
1/3 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons white sugar
3 tablespoons leon juice
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 recipe (for dusting) confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring water and 1/4 cup butter to a boil. Add flour all at once, stirring until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; 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 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 400 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Immediately split puffs and remove tops; discard soft dough from inside. Set puffs and tops aside to cool.
  • For filling, in a small heavy saucepan, combine the beaten egg, 1/3 cup white sugar, lemon juice and 2 tablespoons butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 5-7 minutes or until mixture is thick enough to coat a metal spoon.
  • Remove from the heat. Cool quickly by placing pan in a bowl of ice water; stir for 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; press plastic wrap onto surface of filling. Chill for 1 hour or until partially set.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat cream and 2 teaspoons white sugar until stiff peaks form; fold into lemon mixture. Fill cream puffs; replace tops. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Tips:

  • Use fresh lemons for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh lemons, you can substitute lemon juice and zest, but the flavor won't be as bright.
  • Make sure the butter and eggs are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help the ingredients combine more easily and result in a smoother batter.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the puffs tough.
  • When you pipe the batter onto the baking sheet, make sure to leave enough space between the puffs so that they have room to expand.
  • Bake the puffs until they are golden brown and firm to the touch.
  • Let the puffs cool completely before filling them. This will help prevent the filling from leaking out.
  • For the filling, use a good quality pastry cream. You can make your own pastry cream or use a store-bought variety.
  • If you're using a store-bought pastry cream, be sure to whip it until it's light and fluffy before filling the puffs.
  • Pipe the filling into the puffs using a pastry bag fitted with a star tip.
  • Serve the puffs immediately or store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Conclusion:

Lemon cream puffs are a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect lemon cream puffs every time.

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