STRAWBERRY-LEMON CREAM PUFFS

Strawberry-Lemon Cream Puffs image

A tangy lemon filling chock-full of berry slices is tucked inside these tender puffs. My husband is impressed with their great taste and appearance. I like how easy the puffs are to make. -Janice Mitchell, Aurora, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup water
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
FILLING:
1/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
1 cup vanilla yogurt
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon extract
1/4 teaspoon butter flavoring
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1/2 teaspoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny. , Drop by 1/4 cupfuls 3 in. apart onto greased baking sheets., Bake at 400° for 30 minutes or until golden brown. remove to wire racks. Immediately split puffs open and remove tops; discard soft dough from inside. Cool puffs., For filling, combine sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Stir in milk and yogurt until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in lemon extract and butter flavoring. Cool. Fold in strawberries. Chill. , Fill the cream puffs just before serving. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 101mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.