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light choux pastries filled with lemon cream

Irresistible Light Choux Pastries Filled with Lemon Cream Bliss

Delightful light choux pastries filled with lemon cream offer a perfect balance of sweetness and tang. A no-bake treat that's sure to impress your guests at any gathering.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Freezing Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 12 pastries
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Graham Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs Swap with crushed shortbread cookies for added flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Ensure it's softened for easy mixing.
For the Lemon Mousse
  • 1 cup Lemon Greek Yogurt Opt for full-fat for better texture.
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar Adjust based on desired sweetness.
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Whip until soft peaks form.
For Assembly
  • 1/2 cup Lemon Curd Homemade is recommended for optimal freshness.
For the Coating
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Consider adding oil-based yellow food coloring for vibrancy.

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • Silicone molds
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and softened unsalted butter until mixed. Press firmly into silicone molds to create a crust. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden, then cool.
  2. Whip the heavy cream using an electric mixer until soft peaks form, about 3-5 minutes. Gently fold in lemon Greek yogurt and powdered sugar until fully combined.
  3. Spoon lemon curd into the center of each cooled crust. Fill with lemon mousse using a piping bag, smoothing the top level with the crust edges.
  4. Melt white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl on low power in 30-second intervals, stirring each time. Optionally, stir in yellow food coloring. Coat the pastries with the melted chocolate.
  5. Freeze pastries for at least 4 hours until firm, ensuring they hold their shape when unmolded.
  6. Run a knife around the edges to loosen the pastries, then unmold. Allow to thaw in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pastryCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These pastries can be prepared up to a week in advance, and their flavors improve over time. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for a week.

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