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Ultimate Lemon Cream Puffs with Lemon Curd Filling – Easy Viral Dessert

Ultimate Lemon Cream Puffs with Lemon Curd Filling

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Indulge in the warm, flaky goodness of Ultimate Lemon Cream Puffs with Lemon Curd Filling. Each bite offers a delightful contrast between the airy pastry and the rich, creamy mascarpone filling, enhanced by zesty lemon notes that dance on your palate. These elegant treats are surprisingly simple to make and perfect for any gathering. Customize them with your favorite fruit toppings for an extra burst of flavor.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 puff pastry sheet
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1/3 cup coarse sugar
  • 3/4 cup cold whipping cream
  • 2/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 3/4 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 4 tbsp lemon zest (divided)
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 cup mixed berries (for topping)
  • powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Thaw the puff pastry at room temperature until soft enough to handle, then cut it into rectangles and lightly score the tops to allow steam to escape.
  2. Brush each rectangle with an egg wash made from whisked egg and milk, then sprinkle with coarse sugar before baking at 400°F until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, whip cold whipping cream and powdered sugar together until soft peaks form, then gently fold in mascarpone cheese, vanilla, and one tablespoon of lemon zest until smooth.
  4. In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine butter, granulated sugar, remaining lemon zest, eggs, salt, and lemon juice; stir constantly until thickened, about eight minutes.
  5. Once cooled, fill each baked pastry shell with the mascarpone cream using a piping bag or spoon; top with a generous dollop of cooled lemon curd and mixed berries.
  • Author: Lily Monroe
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cream puff (70g)
  • Calories: 215
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 80mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 21g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg