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Springtime Lemon Cream Puffs Recipe

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Light and airy cream puffs filled with a luscious lemon cream, perfect for springtime gatherings or desserts.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup lemon curd (store-bought or homemade)
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a saucepan, combine butter, water, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  3. Add flour all at once, stirring vigorously until mixture forms a ball and pulls away from sides of pan.
  4. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until dough is smooth and glossy.
  6. Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  8. In a mixing bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Fold in lemon curd.
  9. Slice cream puffs in half and fill with lemon cream mixture.
  10. Dust tops with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

  • Use a piping bag for uniform cream puff shapes.
  • Store unfilled puffs in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
  • Lemon curd can be made ahead and chilled.

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