Description
A refreshing Lemon Italian Dessert that combines tangy lemon flavor with creamy texture, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of lemon juice
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon of lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
- 1/4 cup of water
Instructions
- Combine lemon juice, sugar, and water in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Whisk together the eggs, lemon zest, and cornstarch in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Pour the hot lemon mixture into the egg mixture slowly while whisking continuously.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook until thickened, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat, chill, and fold in the whipped cream before serving.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor. Allow dessert to chill for a few hours for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 165mg