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Lemon Cream Puffs

By: Doreen Martin  
"The fluffy filling for these light crisp shells has a delectable citrus flavor. Field editor Doreen Martin of Kitimat, British Columbia shared the special treat."

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  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 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.
  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. 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 mixing bowl, beat cream and sugar until stiff peaks form; fold into lemon mixture. Fill cream puffs; replace tops. Dust with confectioners' sugar.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2009 by colyal 
Amazing!!! loved it made some changes- added fresh lemon zest to the dough and used five... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2007 by Momma2three 
The filling in these cream puffs were fabulous! I added a little lemon zest to give it that... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 27, 2008 by Ammy 
Wonderful! We just made this recipie, and it was easy and perfect. We increased the lemon by 1... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2008 by CINDY MADONNA 
I followed the recipe exactly as listed and it came out looking like the picture and tasting... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2008 by CateS 
The filling for these cream puffs is delicious--the perfect balance of sweetness and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2009 by NYJEN 
I thought this recipe was good, next time I might make the lemon curd part way ahead of time... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2008 by mayura 
Perfect recipe! The puffs hollowed out/puffed up perfectly. Didn't stick to the parchment... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2009 by KEZ 
I made these for our Easter dessert. I did mess up by misreading the amount of cream needed, a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2009 by iheartroscoe 
Great recipe that was easy to make! The puffs came out perfectly and the cream was excellent. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2008 by ALISSAKS 
I loved this and it was pretty easy, although it did seem to use up lots of utensils/pans. I... MORE

 
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