Description
Limoncello Mascarpone Profiteroles are a light and airy dessert that brings a burst of summer flavor to any occasion. Each delicate pastry puff is filled with creamy mascarpone infused with zesty limoncello, creating an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup water
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/4 cup limoncello
- 1/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a saucepan, combine water and butter over medium heat until melted. Stir in flour until it forms a ball.
- Remove from heat, let cool slightly, then add eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth.
- Pipe small mounds onto parchment-lined baking sheets; bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- For the filling, mix mascarpone, limoncello, and sugar until creamy. Fill cooled profiteroles generously.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Perfect for celebrations or cozy gatherings.
- Adjust sugar in filling to taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 profiterole
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg