Lemon Cream Puffs Recipe lovetobake45

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup butter
• cubed
• 1/2 cup flour
• 2 eggs
• 1 egg beaten
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice ( I use fresh lemon juice)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• cubed
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• whipped
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• Confectioners sugar

Instructions

1. In a saucepan,bring water and butter to a boil.Add flour all at once,stirring until a smooth ball forms.Remove from the heat;let stand 5 minutes.Add eggs,one at a time,beating well after each addition.Continue beating until mixture is smooth.
2. Drop by rounded tablespoons 3 in.
3. apart onto greased baking sheets.Bake at 400 F. for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.Remove to a wire rack.Immediately split puffs and remove tops;discard soft dough from inside.Set puffs and tops aside to cool.
4. For filling,in a small heavy saucepan,combine the egg,sugar,lemon juice and butter.Bring to a boil over medium heat;cook and stir for 5-7 minutes or until the mixture is thick enough to coat a metal spoon.
5. Remove from the heat.Cool quickly by placing pan in a bowl of ice water;stir for 2 minutes.Transfer to a bowl;press plastic wrap onto surface of filling.Chill for 1 hour or until partially set.
6. In a mixing bowl,beat cream and sugar until stiff peaks form;fold into lemon mixture.Fill puffs with the cream mixture and replace tops.Dust with confectioners sugar.