Cream Puffs with Lemon-Cream Filling - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Recipe by /contributors/sisi-carroll
Tiny egg-shaped candies tucked into the filling are a cute addition to this delicious dessert.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
- Pinch of salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced
- 1 cup chilled heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Combine sugar, egg, lemon juice, lemon peel, and pinch of salt in heavy small saucepan; whisk to blend. Add butter. Stir constantly over medium-low heat until curd is hot and thick enough to coat spoon (do not boil), 4 to 5 minutes.
- Transfer lemon curd to medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat cream in another medium bowl until peaks form. Fold whipped cream into curd in 3 additions. Cover and chill filling 1 hour. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Keep chilled.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.
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