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Light choux pastries

Light Choux Pastries: Dreamy Lemon Cream Delights Await

Light choux pastries filled with creamy lemon mousse offer a refreshing dessert option perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Graham Cracker Crust
  • 1.5 cups Graham Crackers Can substitute with crushed shortbread or digestive biscuits.
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Melted for easier mixing.
For the Lemon Mousse
  • 1 cups Lemon Greek Yogurt Plain yogurt mixed with lemon curd works well too.
  • 0.5 cups Lemon Curd Homemade lemon curd is best for freshness and flavor.
  • 1 cups Whipped Cream Ensure it’s whipped to stiff peaks.
For the Coating Shell
  • 8 ounces White Chocolate Add oil-based yellow food coloring for color.

Equipment

  • Silicone molds
  • Mixing bowl
  • Piping bag
  • Microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Light Choux Pastries
  1. Prepare the Graham Cracker Crust by crushing graham crackers into fine crumbs, mixing with melted butter, and pressing into molds. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Make the Lemon Mousse Filling by whipping heavy cream to stiff peaks and folding in lemon Greek yogurt until smooth.
  3. Prepare Lemon Curd Center by ensuring it is cool before assembling and set aside.
  4. Assemble Cream Puffs by layering lemon mousse into chilled crusts followed by a dollop of lemon curd and freeze for at least 1 hour.
  5. Create the Coating Shell by melting white chocolate and mixing in food coloring, then dip the tops of each pastry.
  6. Chill Until Set on a parchment-lined baking sheet for about 30 minutes after coating.
  7. Serve and Enjoy by letting pastries thaw for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use silicone molds for easy release; ensure whipped cream reaches stiff peaks for a light mousse.

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