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Lemon Cream Puffs

Irresistible Lemon Cream Puffs That Brighten Any Occasion

These Lemon Cream Puffs are a delightful no-bake dessert featuring a crunchy shell and tangy lemon curd, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Freezing Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 28 minutes
Servings: 12 puffs
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Graham Cracker Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Crackers Crushed
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Melted
For the Lemon Mousse
  • 1 cup Lemon Greek Yogurt Full-fat preferred
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream Freshly whipped
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar
For the Lemon Curd Center
  • 1 cup Homemade Lemon Curd Freshly made or store-bought
For the Candy Shell
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Melted
  • 1 teaspoon Oil-Based Yellow Food Coloring Optional

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • silicone molds
  • Parchment Paper
  • Heatproof bowl

Method
 

Graham Cracker Crust
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Pulse graham crackers into fine crumbs and combine with melted butter. Press mixture into molds and bake for 6-8 minutes. Let cool completely.
Lemon Mousse
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine lemon Greek yogurt and whipped cream. Fold in powdered sugar gently until smooth and creamy. Spoon mousse into cooled crusts.
Lemon Curd Center
  1. Spoon lemon curd into the center of each mousse-filled puff, approximately a teaspoon each.
Candy Shell
  1. Melt white chocolate and mix in food coloring if using. Dip each puff into chocolate and let excess drip off. Allow to harden on a parchment-lined tray.
Freeze
  1. Place assembled puffs in the freezer for at least 4 hours to set the filling and shell.
Serve
  1. Remove puffs from the freezer and thaw for 10-15 minutes at room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1puffCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 70mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are cold for the best texture. Use high-quality chocolate for the candy shell.

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