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Strawberry-Lemon Cream Puffs

By: Janice Mitchell 
"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,' pens Janice Mitchell from Aurora, Colorado."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (3)

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

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup butter (no substitutes)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 eggs
  • FILLING:
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 1 cup vanilla yogurt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon butter flavored extract
  • 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
  • 1/2 teaspoon 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. Drop by 1/4 cupfuls 3 in. apart onto greased baking sheets.
  2. Bake at 400 degrees F for 30 minutes or until golden brown. remove to wire racks. Immediately split puffs open and remove tops; discard soft dough from inside. Set puffs and tops aside to cool.
  3. 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. Refrigerate until serving. Fill cream puffs; replace tops. Dust with confectioners' sugar.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2009 by Breanna   view full review
The puff recipe is standard, and produces good puffs; however, the filling is soupy and keeps...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 17, 2010 by leith123 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I liked the sound of the recipe but not the filling. The second time I made it, I used cook...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2007 by mayura   view full review
Mm... these puffs were pretty good, my dad loved them. Soft and tender; I only used the puff...

 

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