Lemon Cream Puffs
Indulge in the refreshing delight of Lemon Cream Puffs, an elegant dessert that marries a light, airy texture with a vibrant lemon flavor. These charming treats feature a buttery crust base encasing a luscious whipped lemon cream and tart lemon curd filling. Perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a family gathering, dinner party, or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth—these delightful puffs are sure to impress guests with both their stunning appearance and bright taste. Elevate your dessert game with this easy-to-follow recipe that can be customized to suit your personal preferences.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- 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
- 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
- Prepare the crust by mixing 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, powdered sugar, and lemon extract. Chill for 15 minutes.
- Melt white chocolate or candy melts; coat the inside of each mold cavity and chill until set.
- Pipe the chilled mousse into molds halfway, add lemon curd in the center, and top with more mousse before sealing with the crust.
- Freeze for at least 4 hours until firm; unmold and allow to thaw before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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