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Lemon Cream Puffs

Lemon Cream Puffs: A Refreshing Springtime Delight

Lemon Cream Puffs are a delightful dessert filled with zesty lemon curd and fluffy marshmallow, perfect for springtime gatherings.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 puffs
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Danish
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Lemon Curd
  • 1 cup Freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 cup Sugar adjust according to taste
  • 4 large Eggs separate yolks and whites
  • 1/2 cup Butter cold, cubed
For the Chocolate Shell
  • 200 g White chocolate Valrhona Ivoire - 35% recommended
  • 1 tbsp Yellow chocolate color
For the Marshmallow Fluff
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup Glucose syrup corn syrup works as substitute
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 4 large Egg whites
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla paste
For the Base and Decoration
  • 200 g Marzipan almond paste can be substitute
  • optional Edible gold leaf for decoration

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • heatproof bowl
  • Silicone mold
  • Mixing Bowl
  • piping bag
  • Cookie Cutter
  • Candy thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Lemon Curd: In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together lemon juice, sugar, and egg yolks. Cook until thickened, then strain and blend in butter. Refrigerate.
  2. Make Chocolate Shell: Melt white chocolate, add yellow color, coat silicone mold, and refrigerate until set.
  3. Create Marshmallow Fluff: Heat water, glucose syrup, and sugar to 117°C. Whip egg whites, then pour syrup into them and beat until fluffy. Mix in vanilla.
  4. Prepare Marzipan Base: Roll marzipan and cut circles to fit the cream puff bases.
  5. Assemble Cream Puffs: Pipe marshmallow fluff into chocolate shells, add lemon curd, insert marzipan base, and seal with melted chocolate. Freeze for 5 minutes.
  6. Unmold and Decorate: Carefully remove from molds and add edible gold leaf for decoration.

Nutrition

Serving: 1puffCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 10mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for best results. Ensure egg separation for fluffy marshmallow fluff. Monitor syrup temperature for perfect texture.

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