Strawberry-Lemon Cream Puffs Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 400掳F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• STEP 2.In a saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil.
• STEP 3.Remove from heat and add flour. Stir until the mixture forms a ball.
• STEP 4.Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and let it cool for a few minutes.
• STEP 5.Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• STEP 6.Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
• STEP 7.Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool completely.
• STEP 8.In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
• STEP 9.Fold in chopped strawberries.
• STEP 10.Cut the cream puffs in half and fill with the strawberry-lemon cream mixture.
• STEP 11.Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to let the dough cool slightly before adding the eggs to prevent them from cooking.
• You can use a piping bag to pipe the dough onto the baking sheet for more uniform cream puffs.
• If the cream puffs are not completely cooled before filling, the filling may melt.

Storage and Serving

• Store any leftover cream puffs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Serve the cream puffs as a dessert at parties or as a sweet treat for any occasion.