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
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.
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Faisal Yaar
[email protected]Thanks for sharing this recipe! I'm always looking for new and delicious desserts to try.
Mdnurnabi Mdnurnabi
[email protected]I've never made cream puffs before, but this recipe looks easy to follow. I'm going to give it a try.
Lola Abdo
[email protected]I'm going to make these cream puffs for my next party. They look so elegant.
Nimatallai Kamarudeen
[email protected]These lemon cream puffs look delicious! I can't wait to try them.
Katherine Leeper
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cream puffs didn't turn out well. The pastry was flat and the filling was runny.
Ihtesham Ul haq
[email protected]The pastry on these cream puffs was a bit tough. I think I overcooked them. The filling was good though.
Raju Sial
[email protected]These lemon cream puffs were a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar in the filling.
Rehman Jutt
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cream puffs turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more lemon zest to the filling.
Mohamed Abdelwarith
[email protected]These cream puffs were so easy to make and they turned out perfect! I used a store-bought puff pastry dough and the filling was simple to make. I will definitely be making these again.
Lolita Terry
[email protected]I made these lemon cream puffs for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. The filling was especially delicious.
Hassan Maitla
[email protected]These lemon cream puffs were a delight! The filling was smooth and creamy, and the pastry was light and airy. I piped the filling into the puffs using a star tip, and it looked so elegant. My friends and family loved them!