Lemon Cream Puffs with Mascarpone Filling Recipe

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Ingredients:

For the Cream Puffs (Choux Pastry):

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs

For the Lemon Mascarpone Filling:

  • 8 oz mascarpone cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Lemon Glaze (optional):

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • Zest of 1 lemon (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Choux Pastry:
    • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, water, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
    • Remove the saucepan from the heat and immediately stir in the flour all at once. Stir vigorously until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
    • Allow the mixture to cool for a few minutes.
    • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
    • Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip (or use a spoon).
    • Pipe or spoon small mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the puffs are golden brown and puffed up.
    • Remove from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
  2. Make the Lemon Mascarpone Filling:
    • In a mixing bowl, combine the softened mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
    • Beat the mixture until smooth, creamy, and slightly thickened.
    • Transfer the filling to a piping bag fitted with a small tip.
  3. Fill the Cream Puffs:
    • Once the cream puffs are completely cool, use a small knife to make a small hole in the bottom of each puff.
    • Pipe the lemon mascarpone filling into each puff until filled.
  4. Prepare the Lemon Glaze (optional):
    • In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest (if using) until smooth.
    • Drizzle the lemon glaze over the filled cream puffs for an extra touch of lemony sweetness.
  5. Serve:
    • Arrange the filled cream puffs on a serving platter and enjoy! These are best served fresh, but can be stored in the refrigerator for a day or two.

These Lemon Cream Puffs with Mascarpone Filling are light, airy, and bursting with bright lemon flavor, making them a perfect dessert for any occasion!

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