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Lemon Cream Puffs (Without the Sugar Overload)

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These lemon cream puffs are light, airy, and filled with a refreshing lemon cream that balances tartness and sweetness without being overly sugary. They make an elegant yet approachable dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients

1/2 cup (120ml) water

1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk

1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter

1 tbsp granulated sugar

1/2 tsp salt

1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour

4 large eggs

1/2 cup (120ml) lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

1 tbsp lemon zest

1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar

3 large egg yolks

2 tbsp unsalted butter

1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream

2 tbsp powdered sugar

Optional: powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a saucepan, combine water, milk, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil.
  3. Add flour all at once, stirring quickly until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the pan.
  4. Transfer dough to a mixing bowl, cool slightly, then beat in eggs one at a time until smooth and glossy.
  5. Pipe or spoon dough onto the prepared baking sheet in small mounds.
  6. Bake 20–25 minutes until puffed and golden. Let cool completely.
  7. For the filling, whisk lemon juice, zest, sugar, and egg yolks in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened.
  8. Remove from heat, stir in butter, then cool completely.
  9. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Fold into cooled lemon mixture.
  10. Slice cream puffs open, fill with lemon cream, and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Use orange juice and zest instead of lemon for a different citrus flavor.

Add vanilla to the whipped cream for extra depth.

Swap half the whipped cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter filling.

Drizzle melted white chocolate on top instead of powdered sugar for a fancier look.

Store unfilled shells at room temperature for up to 2 days; fill just before serving.

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