Lemon Cups
Brighten up your dessert menu with these delightful and elegant Lemon Cups! This recipe transforms zesty lemons into charming, edible serving vessels filled with a velvety lemon cream bursting with citrus flavor. Featuring fresh lemon juice, luscious whipped cream, and a silky homemade lemon curd, these treats strike the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. The hollowed-out lemon shells not only enhance presentation but also add a whimsical touch to your table. Perfect for dinner parties or as a refreshing summertime treat, these no-bake Lemon Cups are easy to prepare and ready to impress, all in under 40 minutes of active time. Garnish with a touch of powdered sugar for a hint of elegance, and enjoy this irresistible combination of flavor and fun!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 whole Large lemons
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 200 ml Heavy cream
- 3 large Egg yolks
- 30 grams Unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Cut off the top 1/4 of each lemon and set the tops aside. Using a spoon, carefully hollow out the lemons to remove the pulp and juice, being careful not to puncture the rinds. Reserve the juice (you will need about 100 ml).
Trim a small slice off the bottom of each lemon so they can stand upright without tipping over. Set the hollowed-out lemon cups aside and refrigerate until ready to use.
In a medium saucepan, combine the reserved lemon juice, granulated sugar, egg yolks, and lemon zest. Whisk together until smooth.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon (about 5–7 minutes). Do not let it boil.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the unsalted butter until it melts and is fully incorporated. Allow the lemon curd to cool to room temperature.
In a separate bowl, beat the heavy cream with a hand or stand mixer until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the cooled lemon curd until smooth and fully combined.
Spoon the lemon mixture evenly into the prepared lemon cups. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until chilled and set.
Before serving, dust the tops with powdered sugar for garnish, if desired. Serve the lemon cups with their tops placed back on for presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1641 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.7 g | 138% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.0 g | 300% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 820 mg | 273% | |
| Sodium | 106 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 167.3 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.9 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 122.9 g | ||
| Protein | 15.0 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 246 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 909 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
