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Light choux pastries filled with lemon cream

Delicious Light Choux Pastries Filled with Lemon Cream Bliss

Indulge in light choux pastries filled with lemon cream, an enchanting dessert perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 pastries
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs Base structure; substitute with crushed shortbread cookies or digestive biscuits for variation.
  • 1/2 cup butter Adds richness; make sure it's melted for easy mixing.
For the Mousse
  • 1 cup heavy cream Use cold for better whipping results.
  • 1 cup lemon Greek yogurt Full-fat options yield the best results.
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice Freshly squeezed enhances taste.
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar Adjust to your taste.
  • 1 tsp gelatin Optional; serves as a stabilizer for the mousse.
For the Filling
  • 1/2 cup lemon curd Adds tartness at the center; homemade curd works perfectly.
For the Shell
  • 1 cup white chocolate Add yellow food coloring for a vibrant finish.

Equipment

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

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until evenly moistened. Press into the bottom of silicone molds to create a solid crust base. Chill for about 30 minutes until set.
  2. Whip the cold heavy cream until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes. Gently fold in the lemon Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and powdered sugar until fully combined.
  3. Spoon the prepared lemon mousse into the molds, filling halfway. Add lemon curd in the center, then top with more mousse. Smooth the tops and chill for at least 2 hours to set.
  4. Melt the white chocolate and stir in yellow food coloring. Coat the tops of the mousse-filled molds with the colored chocolate and chill for about 30 minutes until solid.
  5. Gently flex the silicone molds to release the pastries. Place on a serving platter and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pastriesCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use silicone molds for easy unmolding and ensure to chill well for the best texture and flavor.

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