Description
A rich and creamy British lemon dessert made with heavy cream, sugar, and fresh lemon juice. Simple, elegant, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Fresh berries for garnish (optional)
- Mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine heavy cream and sugar in a medium saucepan.
- Heat over medium heat and stir until sugar dissolves completely.
- Bring to a gentle simmer without boiling.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon zest and lemon juice.
- Allow mixture to cool for 10 minutes.
- Pour into serving glasses or ramekins.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
- Garnish with fresh berries and mint before serving.
Notes
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for best flavor.
- Do not boil the cream mixture.
- Chill thoroughly before serving.
- Store refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 31
- Sodium: 45
- Fat: 42
- Saturated Fat: 26
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 33
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 145