Lemon Cream Puffs
Lemon Cream Puffs are a refreshing and elegant dessert that will elevate any gathering. These delightful treats feature a vibrant lemon cream filling and a tangy lemon curd core, all encased in a glossy, buttery shell. Perfect for summer celebrations or cozy dinners, Lemon Cream Puffs are as pleasing to the eye as they are to the palate. With their light and airy texture complemented by zesty citrus flavors, these puffs are sure to impress your guests. Plus, they can be prepared in advance, making them an ideal choice for effortless entertaining.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup lemon Greek yogurt (or mixed lemon curd)
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp lemon extract
- 1/4 cup lemon curd
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate or yellow candy melts
- Yellow food coloring (if using white chocolate)
Instructions
- For the crust base, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into silicone molds and freeze for 10 minutes.
- Whip heavy cream to soft peaks; fold in lemon Greek yogurt (or mixed lemon curd), powdered sugar, and lemon extract. Chill for 10–15 minutes.
- Coat mold cavities with melted chocolate or candy melts and chill until set.
- Pipe mousse filling into each mold halfway; add a spoonful of lemon curd, then top with more mousse.
- Seal with the graham crust base and freeze for at least 4 hours until set.
- Unmold and serve after thawing for optimal texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Lemon Cream Puff (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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