Lemon Profiteroles

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   For the lemon curd: In a large saucepan, add the milk, eggs, sugar, flour, and lemon juice.

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   Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer, stirring constantly.

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   Stir until the consistency of heavy cream and remove from the heat.

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   Set aside to cool.

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   In a small mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks are formed.

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   Once the lemon curd has cooled, divide it into 2 bowls.

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   *Add the whipped cream to 1 of the bowls, gently folding it into the lemon curd mixture.

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   Using a pastry bag (or large plastic bag) inject the profiteroles with the lemon curd.

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   Dip the profiteroles into the lemon curd and cream mixture, which has been set aside, to coat fully.

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    Be sure to coat profiterole on all sides.

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    On a cooling rack, place the profiteroles on it so that the mixture settles.

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    Let rest for 5 minutes.

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    Place profiteroles on a serving plate and garnish with lemon zest.

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    *Cook's note: If mixture is too thick, add cream or milk.

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    The result should be a sauce-like consistency.

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