Description
Limoncello Mascarpone Profiteroles are a delightful Italian-inspired dessert that combines light, airy choux pastry with a creamy, zesty mascarpone filling infused with limoncello. Perfect for any occasion, these elegant treats are sure to impress your guests with their refreshing citrus flavor and beautiful presentation. Each bite transports you to sun-soaked summers in Italy. Easy to make yet visually stunning, they are the ideal dessert for gatherings or a special treat at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup limoncello
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a saucepan, combine water, butter, and a pinch of salt until bubbling. Add flour and stir until it pulls away from the sides.
- Let cool slightly; then add eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth.
- Pipe small mounds onto a lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- For the filling, whip mascarpone with sugar and limoncello until fluffy.
- Once cooled, poke holes in the profiteroles and fill them with the limoncello mixture. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 profiterole (30g)
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg