Blackberry Lime Cream Puffs

Name: Blackberry Lime Cream Puffs
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 6 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature; 1/3 c. granulated sugar; 1 tbsp. fresh lime zest, plus more for serving; 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract; Pinch kosher salt; 2 1/2 c. fresh blackberries, divided; 1 c. heavy cream; 24 (2-inch) store-bought profiterole shells; confectioners’ sugar, for garnish

By Marian Cooper CairnsPublished: Mar 2, 2017

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Brian Woodcock

Yields:

8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 20 mins

These delectable little puffs—filled with a ripe blackberry and citrusy lime cream—can be prepped in just 20 minutes.

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Ingredients

6 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 Tbsp. fresh lime zest, plus more for serving
1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
Pinch kosher salt
2 1/2 cups fresh blackberries, divided
1 cup heavy cream
24 (2-inch) store-bought profiterole shells
confectioners’ sugar, for garnish

Directions

1. Step 1Whisk cream cheese, sugar, lime zest, vanilla, salt, and 3/4 cup berries on medium speed with a mixer until creamy and berries are broken down, 1 minute. Increase speed to medium-high, add cream, and beat until whipped, about 1 minute. Transfer to a pastry bag fitted with a medium-sized pastry tip or zip-top bag. Chill 2 hours or up to 1 day.
2. Step 2Snip a hole in the corner of the zip-top bag, if using. Split profiteroles and pipe blackberry filling on bottom halves, dividing evenly. Top with remaining 1 3/4 cups blackberries and lime zest. Sandwich with profiterole tops. Garnish with confectioners’ sugar. Serve immediately.

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