Cream Puffs with Lemon-Cream Filling
Cream puffs are also known as profiteroles or choux à la crème in French.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 85 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.
Cream Puffs with Lemon-Cream Filling
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
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In a saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil.
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Add flour and stir continuously until the mixture forms a ball.
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Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
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Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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Stir in lemon zest.
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Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
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In a separate bowl, combine lemon juice and granulated sugar.
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In another bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
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Fold lemon-sugar mixture into the whipped cream.
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Cut the cream puffs in half and fill with the lemon-cream mixture.
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Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 180kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 15g5%
- Sugars 6g
- Protein 3g6%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
