Lemon creams
These light and flavoursome lemon creams are "set" by the curdling action of the lemon juice on the heated cream, so no thickening agent is needed.
They are served in individual glasses, topped with a layer of fruit coulis (blackcurrant here).
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Last modified on: December 6th 2017
For 6 people, you will need:
- 1
250 ml liquid cream - 2
80 g caster sugar - 3
1 lemon - 4
120 g Blackcurrant coulis - Total weight: 580 grams
How long does it take?
| Preparation | Resting | Cooking | Start to finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 min. | 30 min. | 10 min. | 41 min. |
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1
Put 250 ml liquid cream and 80 g caster sugar into a small saucepan. Add the zest of 1 lemon and mix well.Stage 2
10 min.
Heat gently up to 176°F (80°C). A thermometer is useful for this, but if you don't have one, just be careful not to allow the cream to boil.Stage 3
1 min.
Take off the heat and add the lemon juice all at once.Stage 4
30 min.
Mix well - you should notice it thicken slightly - then leave at room temperature to cool for 30 minutes.Stage 5
When it has cooled to room temperature, divide the cream between the individual glasses. Stand these on a cloth laid on a baking sheet.
Cover with plastic film and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Stage 6
Just before serving, top with a thin layer of fruit coulis, such as blackcurrant.Stage 7
Decorate with a sprig of mint, if you wish, and serve.Remarks
The quantities given are for a small, accompanying dessert. If they will be the main dessert feature, it would be better to double the quantities and the size of the dish.
Nutritional information
How much will it cost?
For 6 people : 1.96 €
Per person : 0.33 €
Source: Based on a recipe by Jonathan Blot.
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This recipe use (among others) | Liquid cream: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Spinach and ricotta ravioli, Fresh mint ice-cream, Crème de foie gras, Maroilles cheese quiche, Eggs "en cocotte" with spinach, ... All |
 | Blackcurrant coulis: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Blackcurrant, vanilla and lime verrine , Pannacotta and blackcurrant crumble, Blackcurrant sorbet for Edith, ... All |
| Caster sugar: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Amaretti, Chocolate and vanilla crème brûlée, Pear and lime meringue pie, Apple Pie, Butter cream, ... All |
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