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Light Choux Pastries with Lemon Cream

Light Choux Pastries with Lemon Cream for Effortless Elegance

Light Choux Pastries with Lemon Cream are airy, vibrant, and perfect no-bake desserts that impress at any gathering.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 puffs
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Graham Cracker Crust
  • 2 cups crushed graham crackers or vanilla wafers/shortbread as substitutes
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
For the Lemon Mousse Filling
  • 1 cup lemon Greek yogurt full-fat is best
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream whipped to soft peaks
  • 1/2 cup lemon curd homemade preferred
For the White Chocolate Coating
  • 1 cup white chocolate melted, with optional yellow food coloring

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • silicone molds
  • microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine crushed graham crackers and melted butter until well mixed, resembling wet sand. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of silicone molds. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
  2. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes. Gently fold in lemon Greek yogurt and incorporate lemon curd until smooth.
  3. Use room temperature or slightly softened lemon curd for easy layering. Incorporate it for delightful texture and flavor.
  4. Remove chilled crust from refrigerator. Layer lemon mousse over the base, add lemon curd in the center, and top with more lemon mousse.
  5. Melt white chocolate in 30-second intervals. Coat each lemon cream puff thoroughly and refrigerate for 1 hour to set.
  6. Peel away silicone molds and serve chilled to enjoy the vibrant flavors and elegant presentation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1puffCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Chill molds before use for a firmer base and whip cream to maintain the light texture.

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