Lemon Cream Puffs Recipe
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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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (41)

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 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2011 by mominml   view full review
Very good, and so much easier than I expected. I blocked off several hours to make these,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2009 by colyal   view full review
Amazing!!! loved it made some changes- added fresh lemon zest to the dough and used five...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 27, 2008 by Ammy   view full review
Wonderful! We just made this recipie, and it was easy and perfect. We increased the lemon by 1...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2007 by blessed momma   view full review
The filling in these cream puffs were fabulous! I added a little lemon zest to give it that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2008 by CINDY MADONNA   view full review
I followed the recipe exactly as listed and it came out looking like the picture and tasting...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2009 by NYJEN   view full review
I thought this recipe was good, next time I might make the lemon curd part way ahead of time...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 3, 2010 by Marg   view full review
Excellent recipe and easy to follow. I didn't have a lemon so I used 2 Tbl. fresh squeezed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2011 by LEARNTOCOOKLISA Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
A huge hit even though I thought I had overcooked one batch of puffs and undercooked the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2008 by CateS   view full review
The filling for these cream puffs is delicious--the perfect balance of sweetness and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2011 by Deb C Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
A tasty and pretty dessert. The filling is light and refreshing and would be the perfect...

 

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