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Lemon Cream Puffs

Lemon Cream Puffs: Spring's Zesty Delight for Dessert Lovers

Lemon Cream Puffs are a delightful spring dessert featuring tangy lemon curd and fluffy marshmallow cream.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 12 puffs
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Lemon Curd
  • 40 g Fresh lemon juice For authentic zesty flavor.
  • 60 g Granulated sugar Sweetens the curd.
  • 1 large Egg Ensure freshness.
  • 1 large Egg yolk Adds richness.
  • 50 g Cold cubed unsalted butter Adds creaminess.
For the Marshmallow Fluff
  • 85 g Granulated sugar Sweetens and stabilizes.
  • 10 g Granulated sugar Additional sugar for stabilization.
  • 40 g Glucose syrup Ensures smooth fluff.
  • 25 g Water Used to create syrup.
  • 50 g Egg whites Room temperature for best results.
  • 10 g Vanilla paste Enhances flavor.
For the Chocolate Shell
  • 250 g White chocolate Use high-quality brand.
  • Yellow chocolate color For added hue.
For Assembly
  • 100 g Marzipan Creates elegant base.
  • Edible gold leaf Optional decoration.

Equipment

  • Medium pot
  • heatproof bowl
  • Heatproof chocolate molds
  • Stand Mixer
  • Piping bags
  • Candy thermometer
  • Rolling Pin
  • Round cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Lemon Cream Puffs
  1. In a medium pot, whisk together 40g of fresh lemon juice, 60g of granulated sugar, and 1 whole egg plus 1 egg yolk over low heat. Continuously stir for about 10 minutes or until thickened.
  2. Strain the curd to remove solids, then mix in 50g of cold cubed unsalted butter until fully melted. Transfer to a piping bag and refrigerate.
  3. Melt 250g of high-quality white chocolate with a pinch of yellow chocolate color in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth.
  4. Evenly coat the interior of silicone molds with the melted chocolate. Allow to set at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
  5. In a saucepan, combine 25g of water, 40g of glucose syrup, and 85g of granulated sugar. Bring to a boil and monitor temperature with a candy thermometer until it reaches 117ºC.
  6. Whip 50g of egg whites in a stand mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually whisk in the syrup, followed by 10g of vanilla paste, and continue to whip until glossy.
  7. Roll out 100g of marzipan until 2-3 mm thick. Cut out circles matching the diameter of the chocolate shells.
  8. Fill each chocolate shell with the marshmallow fluff. Add a dollop of lemon curd to each shell and place a marzipan circle on top.
  9. Seal with reserved melted chocolate and freeze for about 15 minutes to set.
  10. Gently release the cream puffs from the molds. Optionally, adorn with edible gold leaf for finishing touch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1puffCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure all equipment is clean for best results. Fresh ingredients, especially lemon juice, are crucial for flavor.

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