key lime cream puffs

How To Make key lime cream puffs

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  Step 1
  In a saucepan, combine sugar, egg, lime juice, and salt. Whisk until blended. Add butter.
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  Step 2
  Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture is thick and bubbly.
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  Step 3
  Remove from heat, transfer to a bowl, and refrigerate until cool.
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  Step 4
  In a large bowl, beat whipping cream and powdered sugar until peaks form.
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  Step 5
  Fold whipping cream into chilled key lime curd.
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  Step 6
  Cover and chill while cream puffs are baking.
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  Step 7
  In a medium-sized saucepan, bring water and butter to a simmer over medium heat.
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  Step 8
  Add flour.
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  Step 9
  With a wooden spoon, stir very quickly in one direction until the flour has absorbed all liquid. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
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  Step 10
  Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl fitted with a paddle attachment. Allow the dough to cool 4-5 minutes.
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  Step 11
  With the mixer running, add the salt and eggs, one at a time, until everything is completely combined.
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  Step 12
  Spoon the dough into a piping bag fitted with a large round tip.
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  Step 13
  Pipe 2 inch round mounds onto a parchment or silicone covered cookie sheet.
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  Step 14
  Using wet fingers, tap down the point at the top of each mound.
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  Step 15
  Bake at 425 degrees for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees and continue baking for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before filling.
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  Step 16
  Using a knife, split each cream puff without cutting completely through.
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  Step 17
  Spoon chilled filling into a piping bag fitted with a small filling tip.
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  Step 18
  Fill the cavity of each puff with key lime cream.
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  Step 19
  Dust with powdered sugar and serve.
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