Description
Indulge in the delightful Limoncello Mascarpone Profiteroles, where airy choux pastry meets a creamy, lemon-infused mascarpone filling. Each bite is a burst of refreshing flavor that transforms any occasion into a celebration. Perfect for parties or a sweet treat at home, these elegant pastries are both impressive and surprisingly easy to make. Elevate your dessert game with this irresistible recipe!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup water
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese (fresh)
- 1/4 cup limoncello
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 cup heavy cream (cold)
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt over medium heat until boiling.
- Add flour all at once, stirring until it forms a smooth ball that pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- Let the mixture cool slightly, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until shiny and smooth.
- Pipe small mounds onto lined baking sheets, leaving space between them. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown; leave in the oven for an additional 5 minutes with the door ajar to dry out.
- Whisk mascarpone until smooth; gradually mix in powdered sugar and limoncello. In another bowl, whip heavy cream to soft peaks and fold into the mascarpone mixture.
- Once cooled, cut slits in each profiterole and fill with mascarpone cream using a piping bag.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 profiterole (30g)
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg