Lemon Cream Puffs
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Lemon Cream Puffs, a light and refreshing dessert that combines a creamy lemon filling with a crispy candy shell. These elegant bites are perfect for any gathering or as a sweet escape after dinner. The zesty lemon curd at the center surprises your taste buds with every bite, while the fluffy cream adds a luxurious texture. With their stunning presentation and simple preparation, these treats will have everyone clamoring for more. Impress your guests with this homemade delight that feels gourmet but is easy to whip up any day of the week!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- 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
Instructions
- Prepare the crust base by mixing graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Press firmly into the bottom of mold cavities and freeze for 10 minutes.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, then fold in lemon yogurt, powdered sugar, and lemon extract. Chill for 10–15 minutes.
- Melt white chocolate or yellow candy melts and coat mold cavities evenly. Chill until set.
- Pipe half of the mousse into each mold, add a small spoonful of lemon curd, and top with more mousse.
- Seal with the crust and freeze for at least 4 hours until set.
- Unmold and let thaw for 10–15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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