Light choux pastries filled with lemon cream for a refreshing treat
Light choux pastries are perfect when filled with a delicious lemon cream, offering a refreshing treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 pastries 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine water and butter, bring to a boil.
- Stir in flour until a ball forms, then remove from heat.
- Incorporate eggs, one at a time, mixing until smooth.
- Pipe dough onto lined baking sheets and bake at 400°F until golden.
- Allow to cool, then whip cream and blend with powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest.
- Fill choux pastries with lemon cream and chill before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of salt to the pastry dough.
- These pastries are best served fresh but can be filled a few hours in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12 grams
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 15 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: light choux pastries, lemon cream, refreshing dessert