Lemon-Scented Ricotta and Mascarpone Cream Puffs

Lemon-Scented Ricotta and Mascarpone Cream Puffs
Lemon-Scented Ricottan and Mascarpone Cream Puffs is a vegetarian hor d'oeuvre. One serving contains 74 calories, 2g of protein, and 5g of fat. This recipe covers 1% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 36. Head to the store and pick up powdered sugar, salt, vegetable oil, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 50 minutes.

Instructions

1
Bring milk, butter, 1 tablespoon sugar, and salt to boil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until butter melts.
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Add flour; stir until batter is smooth and forms ball, about 1 minute.
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3
Remove from heat and whisk in eggs, 1 at a time.
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Add enough oil to heavy large saucepan to reach depth of 2 inches. Attach deep-fry thermometer to side of pan and heat oil to 350°F. Working in batches, drop 1 tablespoon batter into oil for each cream puff. Fry until golden brown and puffed, about 5 minutes per batch. Using slotted spoon, transfer cream puffs to paper towels to drain. (Can be made 6 hours ahead.
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Let stand at room temperature.)
6
Blend ricotta cheese, mascarpone cheese, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, and lemon peel in medium bowl for filling.
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Cut cream puffs in half horizontally. Spoon 1 rounded teaspoon filling into bottoms; cover with tops. Arrange on platter.
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Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup powdered sugar.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In50 m.
Servings36
Health Score0
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