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The Pastries That Disappear in Minutes – A Family Favorite

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These delicate choux pastries are crispy on the outside, airy on the inside, and filled with a silky lemon cream that melts in your mouth. A perfect balance of citrusy freshness and rich pastry, this simple yet elegant dessert is perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re making them for a family treat or a special gathering, they’ll disappear within minutes!

Ingredients

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For the Lemon Cream:

  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 500ml (18 oz) milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 120g (4.2 oz) sugar
  • 10g (1 teaspoon) vanilla sugar
  • 50g (1.7 oz) cornstarch

For the Choux Pastry:

  • 100ml (1/2 glass) water
  • 100ml (1/2 glass) milk
  • 80g (6 tablespoons) butter
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 120g (4.2 oz) all-purpose flour
  • 3 eggs

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Lemon Cream: In a saucepan, heat the milk with the lemon zest until warm. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, vanilla sugar, and cornstarch. Slowly add the warm milk while whisking continuously. Return to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring until thickened. Let cool.

  2. Make the Choux Pastry: In a pot, heat water, milk, butter, salt, and sugar until just boiling. Remove from heat and quickly stir in the flour until the dough comes together. Let cool slightly, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well until smooth.

  3. Bake the Pastries: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Transfer dough to a piping bag and pipe small rounds onto a baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and puffed. Let cool completely.

  4. Fill the Pastries: Slice pastries in half or poke a hole in the bottom and pipe in the lemon cream.

  5. Serve & Enjoy: Dust with powdered sugar if desired and serve fresh for the best taste.

Notes

  • Allow pastries to cool completely before filling to prevent sogginess.
  • Store unfilled pastries in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
  • Choux pastry can be frozen after baking—reheat in the oven before filling.
  • Experiment with different fillings like vanilla cream, chocolate custard, or whipped cream.

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