Lemon creams


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).
45 K 4.3/5 (35 reviews)
Grade this recipe:
Keywords:
Last modified on: December 6th 2017
For 2 people, you will need:

Change to the quantities for:
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 1 min.
Resting: 30 min.
Cooking: 10 min.
All in all: 45 min.
When should you start or finish this recipe?
If you start now, at , you will finish around : ?.Change start time
To finish around 7pm, you'll need to have started before: .Change end time

Step by step recipe


Stage 1
Lemon creams
Put 85 ml liquid cream and 30 g caster sugar into a small saucepan. Add the zest of 13 lemon and mix well.

Stage 2 - 10 min.
Lemon creams
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.
Lemon creams
Take off the heat and add the lemon juice all at once.

Stage 4 - 30 min.
Lemon creams
Mix well - you should notice it thicken slightly - then leave at room temperature to cool for 30 minutes.

Stage 5
Lemon creams
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
Lemon creams
Just before serving, top with a thin layer of fruit coulis, such as blackcurrant.

Stage 7
Lemon creams
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.
Keeping: A few hours in the fridge, covered with plastic film.
Source: Based on a recipe by Jonathan Blot.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe3 RDI=1 %40 RDI=4 %30 RDI=4 %410 RDI=20 %1,740 RDI: 20 %
Per 100 g1 RDI=1 %20 RDI=2 %10 RDI=2 %210 RDI=10 %880 RDI: 10 %
Per person1 RDI=1 %20 RDI=2 %10 RDI=2 %210 RDI=10 %870 RDI: 10 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman Change to a man
Possible allergens in this recipe: Milk
How much will it cost?
  • For 2 people : 0.70 €
  • Per person : 0.35 €

Change currency:

Note: Be careful, these prices are only an estimate, you can consult the table of prices by ingredients used for this estimate.
This recipe uses (among others)
Other recipes you may also like
Breton galettes (pancakes)
Breton galettes (pancakes)
Of uniquely Breton origin, this is a buckwheat pancake on which you cook an egg with ham and cheese before folding it over. Easy and quick to make, it's an ideal answer to the question "what are we going to eat this evening?".
February 21th 2011219 K 23.9 20 min.
Pasta with mushrooms
Pasta with mushrooms
Your choice of pasta (spaghetti, penne or whatever) in a creamy sauce with mushrooms and shallots.
May 10th 2023124 K4.3 40 min.
Almond tuiles
Almond tuiles
These delicious little biscuits ("tiles" in French) get their crunch and lightness from the use of flaked almonds rather than ground. It is not difficult to succeed, you just need to work fast after taking them out of the oven.
August 21th 2019383 K4 1 hour 20 min.
Stock-pot fish
Stock-pot fish
A julienne of vegetables (small sticks) mixed with choice morsels of fish, slowly cooked in vegetable stock.
December 31th 2013314 K4.3 2 hours 40 min.
Béarnaise sauce
Béarnaise sauce
This very tasty sauce, flavoured with tarragon, chervil and shallot, with its hint of acidity, is perfect for grilled fish or meats. Its well-known as a difficult sauce, but here are all the tips that you need to succeed.
May 22th 2016344 K4 1 hour 6 min.
News list of cooking-ez.com

Sign up to receive the latest recipes (next batch due to be sent on 2025-04-06)

*Your e-mail Your first name or nickname
I am not a leaving thing
Note: We'll never share your e-mail address with anyone else.
Post a comment or question
Posted by:
I am not a leaving thing
Follow this recipe
If you are interested in this recipe, you can "follow" it, by entering your email address here. You will then receive a notification immediately each time the recipe is modified or a new comment is added. Please note that you will need to confirm this following.
I am not a leaving thing
Note: We'll never share your e-mail address with anyone else.
Alternatively: you can subscribe to the mailing list of cooling-ez.com , you will receive a e-mail for each new recipe published on the site.

Back to top of page